The Art Journal 1852 -

London: Virtue & Co., 1852. First edition. Hardcover. Poor. Various. New Series. Vol. IV. Approx. 13'' by 10'', green cloth binding with gilt titles on spine & gilt decoration on front. Spine detached. Corners damaged. Viii + 384pp illustrated with 47 engravings, (one absent) and numerous other illustrations throughout text. The plates are not always bound in the position according to the illustration list. Many artists work including Landseer, Foley, Newton, Cooper, Mulready, Pickersgill, Turner, Etty, Bird, Thorwaldsen, Canova etc. The articles cover subjects such as architecture, book decoration, design, furniture, costume, sculpture, portraits, landscapes, classical, individual artists & movements, book reviews etc. Generally the inner book is in good condition, with some foxing. Ex reference library with a pictorial bookplate on front pastedown, no other library markings. **Over 1kg & may require extra overseas postage**