Catalogue of a Loan Collection of the Works of Randolph Caldecott, Exhibited at the Brasenose Club, Manchester, March, 1888

Manchester, The Brasenose Club; John Heywood, 1888. First edition. Leather. A very scarce catalogue of an 1888 exhibition of the Works of Randolph Caldecott, hosted by the Manchester Brasenose Club. The first edition of this very scarce work.Printed for private circulation.Bound in a striking half morocco binding by Zaehnsdorf, with the original wraps bound in.Illustrated with twenty-eight full pages illustrations.A catalogue detailing the March 1888 exhibition of the art of Randolph Caldecott at the Brasenose Club, Manchester. Caldecott was an illustrator who was a great influence of children's books illustrations throughout the nineteenth century.The Brasenose Club was founded as a social club in 1825, intended to promote the association of literary, scientific, and artist men. Early members included Sir Charles Halle, Edwin Waugh, and Charles A. Duval. With examples of Caldecott's art engraved by Henry Watkinson.Bookplate of Charles Plumptre Johnson to the front paste down. Johnson was the son of the Physician-Extraordinary to Queen Victoria. Himself he was known as a yachter, owning a fine fleet of modern yawls, including the 'Moonbeam&apos. His impressive library extended to some 6,000 volumes.Bookplate of W. A. Foyle of Beeleigh Abbey to the recto of the front endpaper.Collated, complete. In a half crushed morocco binding with marbled paper to the boards, bound by Zaehnsdorf. Externally, very smart, with some very light rubbing and a few small marks to the boards. Bookplate to the front paste down, and to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: Randolph Caldecott; Henry Watkinson. Fine .

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Book number: 878P41

Catalogue: Art & Architecture

Keywords: Catalogue of a Loan Collection of the Works of Randolph Caldecott randolph caldecott charles plumptre johnson w. a. foyle randolph caldecott Randolph Caldecott; Henry Watkinson

Catalogue of an Exhibition of Paintings by the Rt. Hon Winston Churchill

Kansas City, Hallmark Cards Incorporated, 1958. Cloth. A remarkable association copy on Winston Churchill's paintings, presented by his loyal wife Clementine in 1966. This is a catalogue of the artwork of Winston Churchill, who produced well over five hundred paintings during his lifetime despite only discovering his affinity when he was in his forties.Inscribed by Clementine Churchill, 'To W. P. Southern, with Christmas wishes from Lady Spencer-Churchill, Chartwell 1965. Clementine and Winston Churchill were married for fifty-six years; she was given a life peerage following her husband's death.Illustrated with examples of his work in both colour and black and white. Complete with an unclipped dust wrapper. A delightful presentation copy regarding Churchill's artwork, presented by his wife. In the publisher's original full cloth binding with an unclipped dust wrapper. Externally generally smart; boards have a few spots and the odd mark. Dust wrapper has some loss to the tail of the front board, and clipping resulting in loss to the head and tail of the spine. Presentation inscription to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Winston Churchill. Very Good Indeed/Good.

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Book number: 799R38

Catalogue: Art

Keywords: Clementine Churchill Winston Churchill Art of Winston Churchill W. P. Southern Winston Churchill Churchill Family Winston Churchill

Catalogue de Tableaux Anciens Par Van Beyeren, F. Boucher, J. De Bray, A. Brouwer, Jbs Chardin, Gonzales Coques, A. Cuyp, F. Desportes, A. Van Dyck, J. Fyt, Van Goyen, Franz Hals, J. Van Der Heyden, Hoppner, Hanson Van Ceulen, Sir Thomas Lawrence, A. Van Der Neer, Adriaan Van Ostade, Isack Van Ostade, Paulus Potter, Sir H. Raeburn, Rembrandt, Sir J. Reynolds, Ribera, G. Romney, P.P. Reubens, J. Ruisdael, S. Ruysdael, Jan Steen, D. Teniers le Jeune, Carle Van Loo, W. Van de Velde, Ph. Wouwerman, Oeuvres Importantes Des Ecoles Flamande & Hollandaise Du XVII Siecle, Portraits de L&Apos;Ecole Anglaise Du XVIII Siecle, Provenant de la Collection Maurice Kann

Paris, Georges Petit, 1911. First edition. Paperback. A catalogue of prints reproduced from the collection of Maurice Kann, including works by Rembrandt, Reynolds and Reubens. The first edition of this work in the original paper wraps. Illuustrated with 82 black and white plates. Collated, complete. A catalogue of Old Master Paintings from the collection of Maurice Kann, with a reproduction of each work, including works by: Van Beyeren, F. Boucher, J. de Bray, A. Brouwer, JBS Chardin, Gonzales Coques, A. Cuyp, F. Desportes, A. Van Dyck, J. Fyt, Van Goyen, Franz Hals , J. Van Der Heyden, Hoppner, Hanson Van Ceulen, Sir Thomas Lawrence, A. Van Der Neer, Adriaan Van Ostade, Isack van Ostade, Paulus Potter, Sir H. Raeburn, Rembrandt, Sir J. Reynolds, Ribera, G. Romney, PP Reubens, J. Ruisdael, S. Ruysdael, Jan Steen, D. Teniers the Younger, Carle van Loo, W. Van de Velde, Ph. Wouwerman; Important Works of the Flemish & Dutch Schools of the XVII Century; and Portraits of the 18th Century English School. This catalogue was printed for the auction held at the Georges Petit gallery on 9th June 1911. In the original paper wraps. Externally, fairly smart, though age toned to the spine and perimeter of the wraps. Some faint marks to the wraps. Tear to the head and tail of the front joint, and a little chipping to the head and tail. Front hinge is slightly strained. Pages 1 to 12, and pages 90 to 91 are coming loose; the rest are firmly bound. Pages are age toned but clean. Plates are in excellent condition. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Book number: 863M14

Catalogue: Art

Keywords: Maurice Kann Art Old Masters Art Not Stated

Catalogues of the Royal Academy

London, W. Clowes and Sons; B. McMillan, 1815-52. First edition. Leather. The first editions of these sixteen catalogues from the exhibitions of the Royal Academy of Arts, from 1815 to 1852. The first editions of these works. Bound reverse chronologically. Almost a consecutive run, lacking catalogues numbered . A collection of sixteen catalogues from the Exhibitions of the Royal Academy of Arts from 1815 to 1852. 'The Exhibition of the Royal Academy of Arts', 1852, the eighty-fourth, published by W. Clowes and Sons. 'The Exhibition of the Royal Academy of Arts', 1833, the sixty-fifth, published by W. Clowes. 'The Exhibition of the Royal Academy of Arts', 1830, the sixty-second, published by W. Clowes. 'The Exhibition of the Royal Academy of Arts', 1829, the sixty-first, published by W. Clowes. 'The Exhibition of the Royal Academy of Arts', 1828, the sixtieth, published by W. Clowes. 'The Exhibition of the Royal Academy of Arts', 1827, the fifty-ninth, published by W. Clowes. 'The Exhibition of the Royal Academy of Arts', 1826, the fifty-eighth, published by W. Clowes. 'The Exhibition of the Royal Academy of Arts', 1824, the fifty-sixth, published by W. Clowes. 'The Exhibition of the Royal Academy of Arts', 1823, the fifty-fifth, published by B. McMillan. 'The Exhibition of the Royal Academy of Arts', 1822, the fifty-fourth, published by B. McMillan. 'The Exhibition of the Royal Academy of Arts', 1821, the fifty-third, published by B. McMillan. 'The Exhibition of the Royal Academy of Arts', 1820, the fifty-second, published by B. McMillan. 'The Exhibition of the Royal Academy of Arts', 1819, the fifty-first, published by B. McMillan. 'The Exhibition of the Royal Academy of Arts', 1818, the fiftieth, published by B. McMillan. 'The Exhibition of the Royal Academy of Arts', 1817, the forty-ninth, published by B. McMillan. 'The Exhibition of the Royal Academy of Arts', 1815, the forty-seventh, published by B. McMillan. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, smart. Minor rubbing and marks to the boards and spines. Light bumping to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with some spots. Prior owner's ink inscription to the head of the title page of the fifty-second catalogue. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 704P1

Catalogue: Art & Architecture

Keywords: royal academy royal academy of arts art arts royal academy of arts exhibition None

Children&Apos;S Costume from 1775

Not Stated , Not stated , c1930. Cloth. A charming personal collection of hand painted watercolours of children's costumes. A personal collection of hand painted watercolours of Children's Costume from 1775. A charming collection of watercolour drawings of children's costumes, with commentary on the events of the different periods. With thirty-three original illustrations and one unfinished sketch.With an inscription of G. Orloff to the front free endpaper. This could be Gregory Orloff, an American painter known for his portraits of women and life of the Roaring Twenties. In a cloth ring binder. Externally, excellent. Inscription for G. Orloff to the front free endpaper and inscription to the pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

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Book number: 845B35

Catalogue: Art

Keywords: Children's Costume from 1775 watercolour illustrated watercolour Not Stated

A Collection of Plates from Various Works

None, None, 1829-62. Cloth. A photo album scrap book compiling plates from numerous varying works, showing portraits and landscapes. A photo album scrap book containing plates of many works. Containing plates from 'Italy' by Samuel Rogers, showing the Lake of Geneva, Florence, and Como; 'The Anniversary 1829', showing plates titled 'The Little Cleaner', 'The Lost Earrings', 'Evening Twilight', and more; 'Pictures From Sicily' by W. H. Bartlett, showing Monreale, la Ziza, the Convent gate, and more; 'The Keepsake For 1844', showing 'The Queen of the Belgians', 'The Anglers', and more. Also with works from 'The Gallery of Engravings', edited by Rev. G. N. Wright, showing 'The Mother of Dr Doddridge', 'The Morn of Life', 'The Flower Garden', and more; 'The Women of the Bible' by G. Staal, showing 'The Virgin and Infant Saviour', 'The Woman of Canaan', 'Martha', 'Elizabeth', and more; 'The Landscape Annual', showing 'Cascade at Terni', 'Temple of Mars Ultor, Rome', 'Colonnade of St Peters, Rome', and more; 'Traveling Sketches', showing Bingen, Rotterdam, Castle of Heidelberg, and more. Also showing plates from 'The New Gallery of British Engravings' by Charles Heath, 'Pictorial History of the Bible', 'Leila; or, the Siege of Granada: and Calderon, the Courtier', 'The History of Sussex', 'Keepsake for 1829', 'The Casket', 'Loves of the Poets', 'A Book of the Passion', 'Ballads For the Times', 'Live and Poems of the Rev. George Crabbe', and more The colour plate to the recto to the front endpaper has a short note titled 'Withered Flowers' to the reverse, dated July 13th 1847. With a bookplate to the front pastedown belgoning to Edith Beck. Stamp to the front pastedown, 'Fratelli Alinari Fotografi-Editori Magazzino Succursale Firenze, Via Tornabuoni 20&apos. Undated, dated from various title pages pasted within. In the original cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. Some loss to the head and tail of the spine. Light marks and discolouration to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with the odd mark. Some plates are lightly age-toned. Good . Ill.: Various. Good .

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Book number: 638P30

Catalogue: Art

Keywords: illustrations travel italy edith beck travel paris byron Various

Collections Camillo Castiglioni de Vienne. I. Catalogue Des Tableaux - Sculptures - Meubles - Orfevreries - Bijoux - Tapisseries - Tapis - Etoffies - Porcelaines de la Chine, Etc

Amsterdam, Frederik Muller & Cie, 1925. Cloth. A lavishly illustrated catalogue of the sale of the art collection of wealthy financier Camillo Castiglioni. The catalogue for a 1925 auction sale of the art collected by Camillo Castiglioni, which took placed under the direction of Frederik Muller & Cie in Amsterdam.Published in three volumes in 1925-26, this is Volume I only.This volume focuses on the sale of the sculptures, furnitature, gold jewelry, tapestries, carpets, fabric, and Chinese porcelain. Camillo Castiglioni was the wealthiest man in Central Europe during World War I, a pioneer in aviation, and one of those instrumental in the founding of what would eventually become BMW AG.Illustrated with seventy six plates.Collated, complete, with one additional plate bound to the front after the front free endpaper. Bound in a half cloth binding with paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Cracks to the head of the joints, and to the tail of the rear joint. Minor bumping to the extremities. Tidemark to the head of the rear board. Some light marks to the boards and spine. Small chip to the spine and to the tail of the spine. Stamp of the auctioneer to the recto of the front free endpaper. One additional plate bound after the front free endpaper. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Reinforcements to the gutter. Ink to the descriptive pages, noting how much each item sold for. Good . Ill.: Various. Good .

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Book number: 863P36

Catalogue: Art

Keywords: Collections Camillo Castiglioni de Vienne. I. Catalogue des Tableaux, Sculptures catalogue camillo castiglioni art catalogue Various

Cowper, Illustrated by a Series of Views, in, or Near, the Park of Weston-Underwood, Bucks. Accompanied with Copious Descriptions, and a Brief Sketch of the Poet&Apos;S Life

London, Vernor and Hood, 1804. Leather. A lovely copy of this work on Cowper, illustrated with very attractive plates throughout. A superior copy. An interesting work that showcase the park of Weston-Underwood in Buckinghamshire, where William Cowper spent the last years of his life.Illustrated with a vignette title page, and twelve plates. Cowper is a revered English poet and hymnodistWith a brief description of the author's life.Most of the illustrations are by James Storer and John Greig.Bookplate to the front pastedown, 'P. R. Glazebrook&apos. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front free endpaper, 'James Forsythe Wilson, Belfast, 1886&apos. In a full morocco binding. Externally, generally smart. Light rubbing to the spine. Minor marks to the boards and spine. A little bumping to the extremities. Light discolouration to the spine. Front hinge is starting but firm. Bookplate to the front pastedown. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with some spots. Very Good . Ill.: Various. Very Good .

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Book number: 716P31

Catalogue: Art

Keywords: william cowper cowper art artist cowper romantic countryside Various