The Amorous Illustrations of Thomas Rowlandson
by Smith, William G. ( Introduction ]
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Condition/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0900123338
- ISBN 13
- 9780900123337
- Seller
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melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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About This Item
Bibliophile Books, London, 1983. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. Illustrator: Thomas Rowlandson. 1.055 kg.; X, 42 pages of text, last blank then 100 pages following not paginated. The text is illustrated with 50 full coloured erotic illustrations by Thomas Rowlandson. Dark red coloured boards with gilt writing to the backstrip. Illustrated dustwrapper, with a red background and white writing to the front panel and to the backstrip. Minor rubbing to the top and bottom dustwrapper edges, more so at the top of the spine. " Rowlandson's bawdier works, depicted in the 50 plates in this book, are either ignored or subjected to pseudo-psychoanalytical surveys. In fact, they represent the sheer exuberance of sexual situations with an unrivalled humour that demolishes any suggestion that they might be obscene." From the front fold over panel. This book was originally distributed in Australia by Mary Martin through the auspices of Max Harris. Size: Folio ( 12"- 15" tall ). Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Thomas Rowlandson. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Art & Design; Illustrated; 18th Century; Erotica; ISBN: 0900123338. ISBN/EAN: 9780900123337. Inventory No: 0258307. . 9780900123337
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- Bookseller
- Syber's Books ABN 40533682787 (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 0258307
- Title
- The Amorous Illustrations of Thomas Rowlandson
- Author
- Smith, William G. ( Introduction ]
- Illustrator
- Thomas Rowlandson
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Condition
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0900123338
- ISBN 13
- 9780900123337
- Publisher
- Bibliophile Books
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1983
- Keywords
- BZDB2 Thomas Rowlandson -- Illustrator, 18th Century, Erotic Drawings Art & Design; Illustrated; 18th Century; Erotica; Thomas Rowlandson Unbranded ISBN: 0900123338 EAN: 9780900123337 Smith, William G. ( Introduction ] The Amorous Illustrations of T
- Bookseller catalogs
- Illustrated; 18th Century; Erotica;
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About the Seller
Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
Biblio member since 2005
melbourne, Victoria
About Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
General secondhand dealers, with 3 cats.We have two shops, 227 Glenferrie Rd Malvern 3144, Victoria 03 9530 2222 ( open 7 days Midday 'til 5.30 PM)And the other at 666 Glen Huntly Road Caulfield South 03 9523 666 open 11:00 am - 5.00 pm-ish the other 6 days. We seem to specialize in non mainstream stuff but read and stock Science-fiction, fantasy, detective fiction, history, biography and true crime, war, natural history. cooking, children's books and try to avoid current text books.We probably have the largest collection of Science Fiction, Penguins and general crime in Victoria in an open shop ( David has 8 bookcases 900mm x 2200mm of sf and f) ( Penny has 8 bookcases 1200mm x 2400 of sf and f )On shelf each shop has 30,000 plus books and we list over 30000 books online
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