The Magic of Line: A Study of Drawing through the Ages - RARE SIGNED COPY

An uncommon 1949 true first edition of Percy V. Bradshaw’s classic art history study The Magic of Line: A Study of Drawing through the Ages, published natively by Studio Publications, London. This highly desirable volume features an authentic contemporary presentation inscription on the front free endpaper, signed with a full dedication by the author himself. Offered in Good antiquarian condition, the book lacks its original paper dust jacket, and the publisher's grey cloth boards exhibit standard mild surface soiling, light nicks to the extremities, and minor bumping to the corners. The internal binding structure remains exceptionally tight, square, and structurally secure throughout, with all hinges perfectly firm. The interior text pages and numerous black-and-white drawing illustrations are remarkably clean, bright, and free from loose leaves, text annotations, or heavy vintage foxing, displaying only standard uniform light age-toning to the paper margins. A highly complete, genuine artist's presentation copy, priced realistically to reflect its honest external handling wear. Dispatched from the UK same or next working day. …