ACKERMANN 1783-1983 : THE BUSINESS OF ART.
by FORD, John (John Alan), 1936- :
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London : Ackermann, 1983. First edition. A richly illustrated and meticulously researched history of the celebrated art publishing and art dealing concern founded by Rudolph Ackermann (1764-1834). With much incidental material on Henry Alken, William Combe, John Buonarotti Papworth, Augustus Pugin, Thomas Rowlandson, George Stubbs, and other authors and artists; a checklist of the Ackermann books, games, and music; a bibliography, etc. Demy 4to (31cm). 256pp. Illustrations throughout, many in colour. Original boards; top edge a touch dusty, but otherwise a very good copy indeed in the dust-jacket - the jacket also very good.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Ash Rare Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 25880
- Title
- ACKERMANN 1783-1983 : THE BUSINESS OF ART.
- Author
- FORD, John (John Alan), 1936- :
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London : Ackermann, 1983.
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Bibliography, Publishing History, Biography, Art, Engraving
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Ash Rare Books
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About Ash Rare Books
Ash Rare Books. Founded in 1946 and long one of London's more interesting small book businesses. Owned and run by Laurence Worms, former President of the ABA.
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