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A full Victorian art exhibition bound into one wonderfully substantial volume.
Original 1875 American edition of The Art Journal, New Series, Volume I, published in New York by D. Appleton & Co. This impressive large-format annual is richly illustrated throughout with Victorian art, architecture, sculpture, decorative arts, historical subjects, and scenes after prominent nineteenth-century artists and Old Masters.
Most importantly, all 29 steel engravings named in the book’s bound-in “List of Engravings on Steel” have been checked and are present.
Represented artists include J. M. W. Turner, Rubens, Raphael, Murillo, Gustave Doré, Albert Bierstadt, William Mulready, and many others. The volume also contains numerous additional wood-engraved illustrations throughout its articles.
SPECIFICS
Title: The Art Journal for 1875
Series: New Series
Volume: I
Publisher: D. Appleton & Co.
Place of publication: New York
Publication date: 1875
Format: Large antique hardcover annual
Binding: Period burgundy cloth with dark spine and corner coverings, gilt cover decoration, raised spine bands, and marbled endpapers
Illustrations: All 29 listed steel engravings present, plus numerous illustrations throughout
Language: English
CONDITION
Antique condition with substantial exterior wear consistent with age and use. The spine and corners show heavy rubbing, surface loss, fraying, scuffs, and worn edges. The burgundy cloth has fading, discoloration, and general shelf wear.
The interior is considerably better preserved, with generally clean pages, crisp printed detail, and attractive engravings. Expected age toning, occasional foxing, spotting, handling wear, and minor page imperfections may be present.
All 29 steel engravings listed in the volume have been checked and are present. The binding remains together, though the exterior wear is significant. Please review all photographs closely, as they form an important part of the condition description.
A Victorian art gallery you can lift—although at this size, perhaps use both hands.
KEYWORDS
1875 Art Journal D Appleton Victorian art book antique illustrated book complete steel engravings 29 engravings 19th century art history Turner Rubens Raphael Murillo Gustave Dore Bierstadt Victorian engraving decorative arts architecture sculpture large folio collectible book New Series Volume 1
