1795 Compositions from the Tragedies of Aeschylus John Flaxman Thomas Pirolli

Description: Click here to see our other books! Compositions from the Tragedies of Aeschylus John Flaxman; Thomas Piroli 1795 Not Identified : London 13" by 18" [2], 30pp SUMMARY An excellent and scarce, first edition of these illustrations by leading figure in European Neoclassicism, John Flaxman. First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Pleasing Copy,Scarce Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage: £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION These illustrations were commissioned by Lady Spencer, as noted to the title page 'The original Drawings in the Posession of the Countess Dowager Spencer'. Undated, to the title page, and to the engravings, which identifies this copy as the first printing of 1795 according to British library entry on Jisc. 'Compositions from the Tragedies of Aeschylus' was designed by John Flaxman, engraved by Thomas Prioli. Collated, complete with 30 monochromatic plates. John Flaxman was an English sculptor, illustrator, designer, and leading artist of the Neoclassical style in Britain and Europe. Flaxwell is best remembered for iconic flat, clean and linear style employed within his book illustrations that contributed much to the spread of Neoclassicism in England. Due to the popularity and vast influence of this style Flaxwell was commissioned by notable names such as Georgiana Hare-Naylor, Thomas Hope and Lady Spencer to design illustrations for the works of a variety of classical authors and poets, including Aeschylus, as seen within this copy. A smart copy of this scarce work. CONDITION In a quarter morocco binding with cloth covered boards. Externally, generally smart with patches of rubbing to the spin and joints. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with just the odd spot. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed 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

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