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Introductory Lessons, With Familiar Examples in Landscape, For the Use of Those Who Are Desirous of Gaining Some Knowledge of the Pleasing Art of Painting in Water Colours; To Which Are Added Some Clear and Simple Rules by  James [Portrait Painter to His Royal Highness The Duke of Clarence] Roberts - First Edition - 1800 - from Monroe Bridge Books, MARIAB Member and Biblio.com
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Introductory Lessons, With Familiar Examples in Landscape, For the Use of Those Who Are Desirous of Gaining Some Knowledge of the Pleasing Art of Painting in Water Colours; To Which Are Added Some Clear and Simple Rules

by Roberts, James [Portrait Painter to His Royal Highness The Duke of Clarence]

First Edition

Price: $5,500.00


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Book desription: Printed By W. Bulmer and Co. Cleveland-Row, St. James's, for the Author; and Sold By G. And W. Nicol, Booksellers to His Majesty, Pall-Mall; and Messrs. J. And J. Boydell, Cheapside, 1800. IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. COMPLETE with 8 engraved plates, 5 of which are hand coloured. Title continues: Exemplified by Suitable Sketches and More Finished Paintings. As This Work is Chiefly Intended for the Mere Beginner, The Rules Are Both Familiar and Progressive. To Which Are Added, Instructions For Executing Transparencies, In a Style Both Novel and Easy. [4], 36pp, bound in paper vellum and marbled paper over boards, deckled page edges, with binding and hinges tight. Covers show edge/corner wear, small paper label on front cover, some pages uncut, offsetting from plates, occasional light foxing on prelims. SCARCE.. First Edition. Hard Cover. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

  • Bookseller: Monroe Bridge Books, MARIAB Member US (US)
  • Bookseller Inventory #: 003804
  • Format/binding: Hardcover
  • Edition: First Edition
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Publisher: Printed By W. Bulmer and Co. Cleveland-Row, St. James's, for the Author; and Sold By G. And W. Nicol, Booksellers to His Ma
  • Date published: 1800
  • Keywords: Water Color Colour Painting Lessons Scarce

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