[Mary, Queen of Scots] Foster, J.J.

Concerning the True Portraiture of Mary Queen of Scots. With a Chapter by L. Dimier on the French Court Painters of the XVI. Century. Illustrated by numerous examples selected from famous Collections.

London, Dickinsons, 1904. Large-Folio. Frontispiece, XVII, 125 (1) pages with 57 Illustrations (36 plates of which 4 are in color plus several text-illustrations). Original, very decorative red half-morocco with gilt lettering and ornament on spine / Coat of Arms of “Maria Regina″on front board. / Hardcover. Some signs of stronger external wear to upper hinge. Binding rubbed but firm. Only occasional foxing, also to some of the illustrations. Edition de Luxe: No.65 of 175 copies. Signed by J.J.Foster.

Includes: List of Illustrations / Chronological Summary / I. Introductory / II. Mary’s Birth – Childhood in France; as Dauphine and Queen / III. Mary in Scotland / IV. Mary in England / V. Memorial Pictures / Portraits de Fantaisie and others / VII. The Court and Court Painters of France in the Time of Mary Stuart / VIII. Coins, Medals and Engravings / IX. Conclusion // Appendix – Sir George on Portraits of Mary – Extract from the Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries / Index /

• Keywords: Catalogue Four – International Art · History of Art · History of Art – Rare · Mary Queen of Scots · Scottish History Rare · Travel Scotland – Rare
• Language: English
• Inventory Number: 27164AB

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