1832 Hervey Illustrations Of Modern Sculpture Engravings Prose And Poetry First

  

Illustrations of Modern Sculpture A Series of Engravings, with Descriptive Prose and Illustrative Poetry. Relfe and Unwin et al : London.

14.5" by 10.5". A scarce collection of engravings of modern sculpture together with a selection of poetry and prose by Thomas Kibble Hervey. First Edition, Illustrated, Leather Binding, Scarce. This book weighs 3 KG when packed.

With an engraved half title and numerous engravings throughout. Thomas Kibble Hervey (1799 - 1859) was a British poet and critic. While at Cambridge he began a lengthy career as a leading contributor to the Athenaeum in 1828, and published Australia, a poem (1824) and Prometheus (1832). He later edited Friendship's Offering (1826-27), and the Amaranth (1839); contributed to annuals; edited the Athenaeum (23 May 1846 to December 1853). With a preface, table of measures used in sculpture and an introductory essay On Sculpture to front.

Illustrated with works by artists Wesmacott, R. Thorwaldsen, Carew, Bienaimé, Bacon, R. With previous owner's ink inscription to front blank. In a half morocco binding with marbled paper covered boards.

Externally, sound but with slight wear to extremities and rubbing to boards with slight loss to paper to rear board. Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear. Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy. 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. 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. As with good only above but with other faults. Leaving a compromised copy even after repair. Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them. Major defects will be described. Please ask for details and conditions. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques.