Author: Arthur Kay; Henry M Hake
Title: Treasure Trove in Art
Description: Edinburgh; London, Oliver and Boyd, 1939. Cloth. A uncommon and handsomely illustrated work by Arthur Kay, showcasing his lifelong passion for the arts. With a introduction by Henry M. Hake, the former Director of the National Portrait Gallery in London. With two appreciations to the front of the volume by Sir. John Martin-Harvey and Sir. D. Y. Cameron, discussing Arthur Kay, his love of art, and influence within the artist community of Scotland. Of Kay, Cameron notes, 'To him Art expressed itself in many tongues, and he had the eye and ear and heart to follow them in a solo or in chorus.' This volume is an extension of Arthur Kay's life long love for art, and his desire to share this passion. Illustrated throughout, the work not only showcases the various artists talents, but Kay's eye for painting, sculpture and design. Profusely illustrated with black and white plates throughout. Collated, complete. In a handsome decorative cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. Bumping to the head and tail of the spine, with small tears to the cloth. Light bumping to the extremities. Light sunning to the head of the front board. The odd mark and spot to the front and rear boards. Evidence of tape removal to the front and rear endpapers. Pen inscription to the tail of the front endpaper, reads 'Deichmann, 1974&apos. Light offsetting to the front and rear endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are clean with the odd spot throughout. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Various. Very Good Indeed .

Keywords: Illustrated Art Arthur Kay Scottland Art Henry M Hake Various


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