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Click here to see our other books! Life of Thomas Stothard Mrs. Bray 1851 John Murray : London 8.5" by 7" xxiv, 246, 16pp SUMMARY A lovely and insightful first edition into the life of this British painter, richly illustrated throughout from his work. First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage : £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION Thomas Stothard was an English painter and illustrator; his illustrations included for 'Robinson Crusoe' and 'The Pilgrim's Progress'. A student of the Royal Academy, he contributed regularly to the Novelist's Magazine. He also designed the staircases of Burghley House, and the cupola of the upper hall of the Advocate's Library, Edinburgh, as well as a shield presented to the Duke of Wellington. Written by the author's daughter-in-law, Anna Aliza Bray, a historical novelist and writer of non-fiction. With wonderful illustrations throughout the text from Stothard's own designs. Bound with sixteen leaves of publisher's advertisements to the rear of the work. The first edition of this work. CONDITION In a full crushed morocco binding. Externally generally smart, with some slight bumping to the extremities and a little rubbing to the spine. Ownership inscription to the front pastedown in pencil and the rear pastedown in pen. Internally, binding is occasionally tender throughout. Pages are a little spotted. Overall Condition: Very Good 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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