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Sketches by Samuel Prout : in France, Belgium, Germany, Italy and Switzerland / edited by Charles Holme ; text by Ernest G. Halton
by Prout, Samuel (1783-1852). Holme, Charles. Halton, Ernest G
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About This Item
London New York : ""The Studio"" Ltd, 1915. 1st edition. Hardcover. Provenance; bookplate from the Oliver collection. Previous owners signature. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth over bevelled boards. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: volumes 26 pages, 55 unnumbered pages of plates: illustrations (some color); 30 cm. Notes: Issued as a special number of ""The Studio"", Winter 1914-15; also as a special number of ""The International Studio"" [New York], Winter 1914-15. Subjects: Prout, Samuel 1783-1852; Criticism and interpretation; Travel Europe; Travel; Architectural drawing; Artist, Sketches Travel England; Drawing, British; France in art; Belgium in art; Germany in art; Italy In art; Switzerland in art; Europe Drawings. Europe Description and travel Views; English nineteenth century drawing. Other names: Halton, Ernest G. Holme, Charles 1848-1923 [editor]; York City Art Gallery [provenance] Genre: Criticism; Interpretation, etc.; Illustrated; Pictorial works.
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- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 309255
- Title
- Sketches by Samuel Prout : in France, Belgium, Germany, Italy and Switzerland / edited by Charles Holme ; text by Ernest G. Halton
- Author
- Prout, Samuel (1783-1852). Holme, Charles. Halton, Ernest G
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st edition
- Publisher
- London New York : ""The Studio"" Ltd
- Date Published
- 1915
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