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Click here to see our other books! The Life and Correspondence of Sir Thomas Lawrence D. E. Williams, Esq. 1831 Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley : London 9" by 6" xxiv, 473; viii, 586pp SUMMARY A scarce complete set of the life of Sir Thomas Lawrence, bound in contemporary leather. First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Scarce Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 2 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage : £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830) was an English portrait artist known for being the fourth president of the Royal Academy. A self-taught artist, he received his first Royal commission in 1790 and remained one of the most prominent and successful artists of his day until his death. After his death, his friends asked Thomas Campbell to write a biography of the artist; however, he passed on the duty to D. E. Williams, who published these volumes, which are not considered to be entirely accurate, but remained the only biography of the artist until 1900. Illustrated: volume I contains eleven plates and volume II contains thirteen plates, including one folding plate in colour. Containing the three original illustrations intended for the work, as well as numerous besides, some having been rebacked. A first edition. Complete in two volumes; scarcely found complete. CONDITION In a half crushed morocco binding. Externally generally smart, with a little occasional rubbing to the head and tail of the spine, in particular to the head of volume I. Armorial bookplate covering a previous armorial bookplate to the front pastedown of each volume, along with a library stamp. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with a few spots most noticeable opposing illustrations. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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