1884 Antique "Portfolio - An Artistic Periodical" P.G. Hamerton Oversized Book

Description: “The Portfolio - An Artistic Periodical" edited by Philip Gilbert Hamerton. Published in 1884 by Seeley & Co., The Strand, London, England . Printed by Strangeways & Sons, Tower Street, St. Martin’s Lane. 248 pages. Marbled end papers and text block edges. Spine has incised gilt decoration between raised bands. Black cover material with leather spine surround and corners. Large oversized, illustrated book from the late nineteenth century giving critical reviews of artists and their work. Illustrated with many full page plates. Over 100 illustrations many of which are full-page plates. Articles in this volume includes: "Hogarth and the Pirates" by F.G. Stephens, "The Birds of Aristophanes at Cambridge" by Henry Norman, "The Artist in Venice" by Julia Cartwright, "The Rossellini" by Cosmo Monkhouse amongst many others. The whole is illustrated by engravings including many full page plates including "Mrs Pelham Feeding Chickens" by Joshua Reynolds. Hamerton (1834-1894) was himself a painter but most well known as an art critic with his work appearing in a range of nineteenth century periodicals including the Fine Arts Quarterly Review, The Cornhill Magazine and Macmillan's Magazine. From 1869 until his death, Hamerton edited and co-owned The Portfolio magazine which is regarded as one of the major British art periodicals of the 1800's. This book is from the collection of a prolific collector of scientific, engineering, and drafting reference books, usually containing prolific drawings and schematics. Additionally, he collected antique engravings, prints, and rare books. The gentleman was one of the first executive engineers at Texas Instruments, and collected numerous examples of fine draftsmanship. I will be listing many scientific books from his collection in the coming days. Please see my other items -- combined shipping always applies. Book will be mailed by USPS media mail unless prior arrangement made with seller. Note that if other services are used, EBAY shipping estimate will not be correct, and buyer should wait for invoice. Note that media mail postage is most economic, but can also be somewhat delayed compared to regular mail. Please consider the trade-off between cost and delivery speed in your shipping choice. Dimensions: 14.25” tall x 10.5” wide x 1” deep. Unpacked weight: 4 lbs. 12 oz. Condition: Fine condition, commiserate with age. Mentionable issues: a) prior owners name on fly leaf, b) rubbing on corners, spine joints, and raised bands, c) scuffs to black exterior covering, commiserate with age and use, and d) very light tanning on edges. Binding and text block are solid and tight. Pages are supple and not brittle. No other visible writing, marks, or highlights. No loose pages, and free from rips and tears. No foxing, water stains, or unusual discolorations. Always happy to pass through discounts on combined shipping. I only charge actual postage, and always use recycled packing materials. Note some photos appear redundant because I take photos from all possible angles. On symmetrical items, these photos may appear redundant when there are no distinguishing differences or condition issues between side views. I gladly accept returns, but please note I do not pay return postage unless there was a significant error in my description. The item listed is being sold as is, as pictured and as described to the best of my knowledge. All dimensions and weights approximate. If you have a question or an assumption on an item prior to purchase, please ask. I much prefer to take the time on the front end to make sure you will be satisfied with your purchase. Remember, when buying vintage expect imperfections as these items have a history and have been in the possession of others. I try to list EVERY flaw which would be commented on something in an antique or vintage condition – this does not mean all imperfections resulting from normal wear & use require comment. My goal is to have no rude surprises upon receipt.

Price: 195 USD

Location: Dallas, Texas

End Time: 2024-11-16T00:59:47.000Z

Shipping Cost: 8.38 USD