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    By Various
    London   John Cassell
    11.5" by 8" [2], 2-412pp; 408pp
    The complete two volumes of this beautifully illustrated periodical celebrating art history, architecture, inventions and more. This magazine was issued as a follow-up from the publication of the same name from 1851 which was a record of the Great Exhibit
    By Various

    1852 The Illustrated Exhibitor and Magazine of Art Collected from the Various Departments of Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, History, Biography, Art-Industry, Manufactures, Inventions and Discoveries, Local and Domestic Scenes, Ornamental Works etc. etc.

    London   John Cassell
    11.5" by 8" [2], 2-412pp; 408pp
    The complete two volumes of this beautifully illustrated periodical celebrating art history, architecture, inventions and more. This magazine was issued as a follow-up from the publication of the same name from 1851 which was a record of the Great Exhibit
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    First Edition, Illustrated, Leather Binding

    In a half calf binding with cloth covered boards. Comprising of two volumes bound as one. 'The Magazine of Art' began as a journal dedicated to the 1851 Great Exhibition. It then evolved into these two volumes, which was a weekly devoted to the arts, educational in purpose to spread culture. It ran under the title of 'The Illustrated Exhibitor and Magazine of Art' until 1853 when it suspended printing due to a dwindling in popularity. However, Cassell re-launched the magazine in 1878 and ran successfully until 1904. With a folding plate to page 337 of volume II, 'The Funeral Procession of the Late Duke Wellington'. A beautifully illustrated work, which demonstrates the development in the visual arts and technology in the Victorian Era.

    Condition

    In a half calf binding with cloth covered boards. Externally, smart with rubbing to the extremities and to the joints. Light patches of rubbing and a few light marks to the boards. Spine has faded and has several light patches of rubbing. Head of spine is lifting slightly at the rear joint. Prior owner's inscription to the front pastedown, Michael Gardiner New Hildon 1853'. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with just the odd spots.

    Very Good

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