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Kingston, Jamaica: The Mill Press - Jamaica, 2008. This is a fine hardcover copy with a fine dust jacket with no wear. Signed by the author, Jackie Ranston, and dated November 19, 2008. Not inscribed to anyone, just signed. Signed at the Yale Club in New York at the book launch party. Stated first edition. This monograph is the first full length biography of Isaac Mendes Belisario ( 1794- 1849) known simply as Belisario, the engraver, painter and lithographer who produced the masterpiece Sketches of Character, an Illustration of the Habits, Occupation and Costume of the Negro Population in the Island of Jamaica, published as a set of lithographs on the eve of Emancipation in 1837. Illustrated throughout in color, some black & white. Maps, Bibliography. 11" high X 9" wide, 409 pages. Scarce signed. Large heavy book, foreign shipping will be extra. This book will be securely wrapped and packed in a sturdy box and shipped with tracking. . Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine.
Belisario: Sketches of Character. A Historical Biography of a Jamaican Artist by Jackie Ranston - 2008
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Kingston : The Mill Press, 2008. cloth, hard cover in dust jacket in cloth-covered slipcase, as issued., the second free endpaper has a gift inscription which could be by the author, though it is a tough call. the slipcase has slight evidence of use, nothing serious. else, clean, no text or exterior markings. no bumps, tears, labels. strong binding, hinges.; this is copy 39 of 100 signed and numbered on the last page.; xix-409pp., illustrated throughout in color and b/w. detailed, comprehensive history and biography of isaac mendes belisario, artist in early 19th century jamaica.. Signed by Author. First Edition - Limited. Hard Cover. Near Fine Plus/Near Fine Plus. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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- ISBN 10 9768168161
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- Publisher The Mill Press
- Place of Publication Kingston
- Date Published 2008
- Keywords Isaac Mendes Belisario.; Belisario.; Jamaican Art.; 19th Century Jamaica.
- Size 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall
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