The Art-Journal and The Art Union
London (1847-1907): James S. Virtue, and Others. First Edition. Item #10059
Folio (13 1/4" x 10"), 47 volumes, uniformly bound in 3/4 leather over marbled boards, marbled end papers, marbled edges. Profusely illustrated with photogravures, etchings and color plates throughout. The annual issues of The Art Journal present here are: 1849, 1851-54, 1856-64, 1867, 1871, 1877-89, 1891, 1893-94, 1896-1901, 1905-07. The annual issues of The Art-Union present here are: 1847-48, 1867 and 1870. Exhibition Catalogues for 1862 and 1867 are present. Art and technological innovations are shown in abundance in these journals: the telegraph, an early refrigerator producing ice, home furnishings and much more. The first Art Journal was issued in 1839. Internally clean and bright, these tomes will beautify nearly 10 lineal feet of bookshelves. Most volumes show the bookplate of Gordon of Aikenhead, on front pastedowns. Occasional scuffing to some boards, some tips worn; altogether very good. Some additional shipping costs will apply.
Price: $2,500.00