Old English Pottery: Astbury Figures: Also containing a fully-detailed catalogue with thirty-one illustrations of an unique collection exhibited at the Dalmeny Galleries
London: Cyril Andrade, 1924. Limited to 500 copies; Inscribed. Hardbound. Maroon cloth with bevelled edges and gilt letters on front cover. 16 pp. text and 11 full page bw plates illustrating 30 select items. Good+ contents, clean and with just a bit of age toning. End papers age toned, and book plate of W. Grey Leslie inside front cover. Covers rubbed and wearing; cloth layer of spine falling apart with some pieces missing. Still a tight copy. Item #152670
Chronicles some of the pottery work of Englishman John Astbury (1678-1743). with an annotated and illustrated catalogue of 30 figurines. One of only 500 copies printed. Uncommon, and a welcome addition to your library. Inscribed by the author.
Price: $29.97