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Click here to see our other books! The Art-Union Monthly Journal of the Arts Samuel Carter Hall 1848 Chapman & Hall : London 11.5" by 9" vi, 370pp SUMMARY The first edition of the tenth volume of 'The Art-Union Monthly Journal', profusely illustrated throughout, edited by Samuel Carter Hall. First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good 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 first edition of this work. Volume X of the Art Union Monthly Journal. 'The Art Journal' was a monthly Victorian art journal, which was founded in 1839. The journal was known for its articles and portrays of the fine arts, and the early editions of the journal were strongly supportive of The Clique and attacked the Pre-Raphaelites. Edited by Samuel Carter Hall. Hall was a Victorian journalist who is best known for editing this journal. With an illustrated title page, thirty-four plates, and numerous in-text engravings. With four plates from another works loosely inserted; 'View of Shevagurry From the Top of Ramgaree', 'View of the Burial Ground at Bangalore', 'East View of Bangalore with the Cypress Garden', and 'North View of Seringapatam'. Bookplate to the front pastedown, 'Lt Colonel Philip Mair, Bognor, Sussex'. Collated, incomplete, as lacking the frontispiece of Prince Albert, and the plate facing page 52 'Mercury and Pandora'. CONDITION In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, sound. Some light rubbing to the boards and spine. A little bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Lacking the spine label. Crack to the tail of the front joint. Hinges are starting but firm. Bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with some scattered spots, mostly to the plates. Overall Condition: Good 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