Nobility of Life, Its Graces Virtues 1stEd 1869 illust
First edition, First print (1869)
"The Nobility of Life, Its Graces and Virtues, Portrayed in Prose and Verse by the best writers". Selected and Edited by L. Valentine, with 24 chromolithograph plates by various artists plus illustrations in the text and decorative borders throughout. Published by Frederick Warne and Company, London, 1869. The Titles, Flowers and Ornamental Borders drawn by P. Hundley. Engraved by Brothers Dalziel; The chromograph plates were designed by various artists. Colored plates engraved and printed variously by Edmund Evans or Kronheim & Co.
Reference:
J. Friedman, "Color printing in England 1486-1870" p.71.
The Yale owned copy was exhibited:
"Color Printing in England, 1486-1870" (Yale Center for British Art, 20 April-25 June, 1978).
BAC: British Art Center has two copies, in variant bindings. Copy 1 has the bookplate of T.B. Johnston. Copy 2 has publisher's advertisements, [2] p. at end, and the autograph of Hannah Cooper.
BAC: British Art Center has progressive color sheets for two of the prints ("Duty" and "Dignity"; Folio A/N/141).
The book contents is divided into following sections:
Religion. Faith. Hope. Charity. Truth. Courage. Justice. Mercy. Love. Affection. Friendship. Cheerfulness. Patriotism. Hospitality. Duty. Obedience. Self-Denial. Resignation. Genius. Dignity and Beauty. Childhood. Youth. Manhood. Age. [The color illustrations have the same titles].
Rates vary per country, we will adjust shipping costs with the invoice.
US: Media (c.4-14 days) ------------ $11.50
Canada: Priority (c.2-6 weeks) ---- $47.50
World: Priority (c.2-8 weeks) ----- $74.50
Condition Report: Embossed hard boards, original cloth decorated in black and gold [shelf wear, spine damages and repairs: see photos]; large format, 8.1/2” x 10.1/2”; dark green endpapers [creased at the hinges]; pen written on the half-title page “To Mr. A.A. Raynolds" the inscription is dated Christmas 1870; (ii), viii, 192 pages + 2 page advertising + 24 color prints on heavy paper [all plates are present] with identical heavy paper guards. The first few pages show some edge wear and bumped corner, all page edges are gilt, very good condition.
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First edition, First print (1869)
"The Nobility of Life, Its Graces and Virtues, Portrayed in Prose and Verse by the best writers". Selected and Edited by L. Valentine, with 24 chromolithograph plates by various artists plus illustrations in the text and decorative borders throughout. Published by Frederick Warne and Company, London, 1869. The Titles, Flowers and Ornamental Borders drawn by P. Hundley. Engraved by Brothers Dalziel; The chromograph plates were designed by various artists. Colored plates engraved and printed variously by Edmund Evans or Kronheim & Co.
Reference:
J. Friedman, "Color printing in England 1486-1870" p.71.
The Yale owned copy was exhibited:
"Color Printing in England, 1486-1870" (Yale Center for British Art, 20 April-25 June, 1978).
BAC: British Art Center has two copies, in variant bindings. Copy 1 has the bookplate of T.B. Johnston. Copy 2 has publisher's advertisements, [2] p. at end, and the autograph of Hannah Cooper.
BAC: British Art Center has progressive color sheets for two of the prints ("Duty" and "Dignity"; Folio A/N/141).
The book contents is divided into following sections:
Religion. Faith. Hope. Charity. Truth. Courage. Justice. Mercy. Love. Affection. Friendship. Cheerfulness. Patriotism. Hospitality. Duty. Obedience. Self-Denial. Resignation. Genius. Dignity and Beauty. Childhood. Youth. Manhood. Age. [The color illustrations have the same titles].
Rates vary per country, we will adjust shipping costs with the invoice.
US: Media (c.4-14 days) ------------ $11.50
Canada: Priority (c.2-6 weeks) ---- $47.50
World: Priority (c.2-8 weeks) ----- $74.50
Condition Report: Embossed hard boards, original cloth decorated in black and gold [shelf wear, spine damages and repairs: see photos]; large format, 8.1/2” x 10.1/2”; dark green endpapers [creased at the hinges]; pen written on the half-title page “To Mr. A.A. Raynolds" the inscription is dated Christmas 1870; (ii), viii, 192 pages + 2 page advertising + 24 color prints on heavy paper [all plates are present] with identical heavy paper guards. The first few pages show some edge wear and bumped corner, all page edges are gilt, very good condition.
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