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Click here to see our other books! The Art-Journal. New Series. Volume I. Samuel Carter Hall [ed.] 1862 James S. Virtue; John Street : London; New York 13" by 10" viii, 244pp. SUMMARY A leather-bound first edition of Volume I of the new series of The Art Journal, recording the 1862 International Exhibition. First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 2.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 36.99 EU Postage : £ 25.99 European Postage: £ 27.99 Asia Postage: £ 47.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 69.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition of this work in a full calf binding, with gilt detailing to the boards, spine and square. All edges gilt. Ink inscription to the front blank: 'To Michael, a man of honour and integrity and above all a friend, from Mamdouh el Bisharat. July, 1961.' The Art Journal was a notable nineteenth-century art magazine. Its editor at the time was Samuel Carter Hall. Illustrated with an engraved title page, twenty-four plates, and illustrations throughout the text of items on display at the 1962 International Exhibition, which signalled a new era in design, industry and technology. Collated, complete. The International Exhibition of 1862 was a world's fair hosted in South Kensington, London. Items displayed included the first plastic, all manner of machinery and tools, the electric telegraph, submarine cables, cotton miles, furniture and porcelain. Particularly of note were the production of ice by an early refrigerator and William Morris's decorative pieces. CONDITION In a full calf binding. Externally generally smart, though somewhat faded with faint marks to the boards. Cracking to the front joint. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean except for the odd spot to the first and last few pages. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' 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. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Very speedy delivery and extremely well packaged. The book is in wonderful condition for age, better I think than described. This now sits alongside a companion volume, another work of Worcestershire historian and antiquarian, John Noak. I very much looking forward to reading it. As for price, I snatched the offer and am extremely pleased that I did. This seller is a perfect find on eBay and I would purchase from them without hesitation, saved seller, excellent.
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