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Click here to see our other books! An Etchers Ramble by the Thames Arthur Evershed 1879 Libraire de l'Art : London 18.5" by 13" Unpaginated SUMMARY A vanishingly scarce portfolio of mounted etchings by the British artist, Arthur Evershed. First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Good Only This book weighs 3 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 36.99 EU Postage : £ 25.99 European Postage: £ 27.99 Asia Postage: £ 47.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 69.99 DESCRIPTION The vanishingly scarce first edition. Dated from the Royal College of Physicians of London, and held institutionally in only one UK library. Twelve mounted etchings by the British artist, Arthur Evershed. Loose as issued. Collated complete. Housed in the original half morocco portfolio, with gilt detail. The front board is detached but present. Arthur Evershed was a physician and artist known for his incredible skills at drawing directly from nature onto the copper plate. He was a member of the Royal Society of Painter Etchers, and had his work exhibited frequently at the Royal Academy. He published two portfolios of his etchings entitled, 'An Etcher's Rambles'. This is the first series, showcasing a variety of drawings of the River Thames. With a discreet blind stamp for, 'Neatham Hill Library TW', to the list of engravings. CONDITION In the original half morocco portfolio. Externally, sound. The front board is detached. The rear board is loosely connected, and could become detached upon further handling. Rubbing to the extremities. Fraying and loss to the ties. Fading and staining. Marks to the boards. Some loss to the leather of the boards. The etchings are in smart condition. They are age-toned but generally clean. Blindstamp to the list of etchings. Stain to the bottom of the list of etchings. Light spotting to the etchings. One of the mountings is loose and two others are loosening but still firm. Overall Condition: Good Only GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - 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 Good - Meaning not very good. 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 Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques