Redgrave, Samuel.

A Dictionary of Artists of the English School. Painters, sculptors, architects, engravers and ornamentists: with notices of their lives and work.

Second edition. London, George Bell and Sons, 1878. 22 x 14 cm. XIV, 497 pages. Original Hardcover. Excellent condition with foxing and minor signs of external wear. Exlibris / Bookplate of John Henry H.V. Lane on pastedown with the family motto: “Garde le Roy”.

Includes for example the following: A biographical notice of Samuel Redgrave, author of ‘A Dictionary of Artists’ / Preface / Editor’s note to the second edition signed: F.M.R. [i.e. Frances M. Redgrave]:

″The first edition of this Dictionary being exhausted, it has become necessary to publish a second. This has been revised and corrected in many instances by the Compiler himself, who continued to labour upon the work till his death in 1876; since which time it has been carried on by a member of his family. A short Memoir of the Author has been appended, about 150 lives added, and the Dictionary carried down to the date of the present year [1878] Any corrections of errors in this work will be thankfully received, and the help already given by friends is here gratefully acknowdledged.”

- FMR, Kensington, October 1878.

• Language: English
• Inventory Number: 80142AB

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