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The Art of Etching, A Complete & Fully Illustrated Description of Etching, Drypoint, Soft-Ground Etching, Aquatint & Their Allied Arts, Together with Technical Notes ....
by Lumsden, E.S
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good./No Jacket
- Seller
-
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott Company, 1924. 376 pages; 208 illustrations. A classic, the author assumes "absolute ignorance on the part of the reader", so explains everything, from plates to restoration and mildew. The many illustrations are oftrn accompanied by notes of the artist, such as "I use zinc rarely; copper usually". The boards are worn, especially the spine, worn and faded. The front hinge is cracked at the endpapers, the cords and mull bind the book. Text and paltes are clean, unmarked and whole. The back endpapers have extensive penciled notes.. First Edition. Decorative Cloth. Good./No Jacket. 8vo.
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- Bookseller
- Ultramarine Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 004732
- Title
- The Art of Etching, A Complete & Fully Illustrated Description of Etching, Drypoint, Soft-Ground Etching, Aquatint & Their Allied Arts, Together with Technical Notes ....
- Author
- Lumsden, E.S
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good.
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- J.B. Lippincott Company
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1924
- Keywords
- prints etching aquatints engraving drypoint lumsden
- Size
- 8vo
Terms of Sale
Ultramarine Books
We offer for sale a variety of used and scarce books in the fields of art, photography and maritime interests. Paypal is our preferred method of receiving payment. We accept check amd money orders drawn in $US and payable in the U.S. Payment by other credit cars may be made through Biblio. We usually ship through the US Postal Service; our quoted domestic shipping rates assume media mail at a weight of 2.5 pounds. We will quote Priority Mail or other forms of shipping. Many of our books are large and heavy art books. These may cause a request for additional funds to cover postage costs. International shipping is expensive. The postal authority ships only via air mail or air-Priority Mail. Our charges are for the cost of postage. Books may be returned for any reason within two weeks of receipt as recorded by USPS delivery confirmation. If the book was not properly described as to condition or any other matter refund of book price and shipping cost will be made. If the book was properly described but you no longer want the book we will refund only the book price. We can deliver overnight to institutions in parts of New York City at a modest cost. Sales to customers within the State of New York will be asked to pay 8.375% sales tax.
About the Seller
Ultramarine Books
Biblio member since 2005
Brooklyn, New York
About Ultramarine Books
We offer used, out-of-print, scarce books in the fields of art, photography and maritime interests. Maritime includes seas, ships, sailors and anything having to do with them. We are located near Downtown Brooklyn in the neighborhood of Fort Greene. As additional service to customers we try to stay familiar with the restaurants and other goings-on around here. Just ask. Our shop is open for browsing 24/7 but on-line only. We don't have an open storefront. Who could afford the real estate?
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- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
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- Cracked
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- Jacket
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- Mildew
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