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The Arts in the Middle Ages, and at the Period of the Renaissance
Paul Lacroix; James Dafforne
1870
Chapman and Hall : London
10" by 7"
xix, 520pp
SUMMARY
A colourfully illustrated look at art in the Middle Ages and Renaissance, written by Paul Lacroix, translated by James Dafforne.
Colour Plates,Illustrated,Leather Binding
Overall Condition: Very Good
This book weighs 2 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
In a prize binding from the City of London School, with a prize inscription to the recto to the front free endpaper, 'To J. H. J. Frampton, for the best chalk drawing from the flat. Midsummer 1873. J. R. D... Drawing Master'.
An interesting work looking at the history, practice, and themes of art in the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
Written by Paul Lacroix. Lacroix was a French author and journalist, best known by the pseudonym 'Bibliophile Jacob'. He also wrote 'Historical Costumes of France from the most Authentic Monuments', and more.
Translated into English by James Dafforne. Dafforne was a journalist, known for 'The Art Journal', an art criticism periodical.
With a chromolithographic frontispiece, eighteen chromolithographic plates, and numerous in-text monochrome engravings.
Illustrated by F. Kellerhoven.
Collated, complete.
CONDITION
In a full calf binding. Externally, generally smart. Light rubbing and marking to the boards and spine. Ink inscription to the recto to the front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with the odd spot.
Overall Condition: Very Good
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Overall Condition
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Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
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Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
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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.
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