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On the theory and practice of painting in oil and water colours, for landscape and portraits ... : with a manual of lithography
T. H. Fielding

4th ed., much enl  Published for the author by Ackermann, London, 1846

Selling here is the fourth edition of Theodore Fielding's 'On the theory and practice of painting in oil and water colours...', published in London, 1846. 

Tall 8vo, bound in publisher's blind stamped black cloth, recased at some later stage,  spine gilt lettered. Replacement plain endpapers. 

The book measures 16cm by 26cm.

The contents meeting collation: xii,236,2pp, with 11 engraved plates (3 hand coloured) including frontispiece (of 12, lacking plate no 4) and a further 6 plates of mixed tints, plus 8pp of testimonials and advertisments folded in at rear. 

FOR SALE WITHOUT RESERVE.

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Condition: Binding firm and in good condition, spine ends chipped with loss, sunning to spine and edges, general light wear and bumping. Contents are firmly bound and in good condition as seen, some general light toning, some plates more notably browned and spotted. 

FOR SALE WITHOUT RESERVE.

THIS BOOK WEIGHS APPROX 1KG PACKED. Please study the pictures carefully and feel free to ask any questions.

 

 

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