36 plates, index.; viii+134pp.
A scarce catalogue, particularly in a dust-wrapper, of?the 42 paintings of the Society, beginning with a George Knapton and?concluding with a Sargent, and seemingly not available as a modern reprint. There was no copy listed in the famous Weinreb & Breman 'The Society of Dilettanti' catalogue of 1968. The history section continues Lionel Cust's earlier history of the society. William Moorcroft (1872-1945), Potter, was born in Burslem. Having studied at the South Kensington School of Art, he returned to the Potteries and worked as a designer for James McIntyre & Co. In 1913 he left to set up his own pottery, which continues to this day. Contains William Moorcroft's distinctive sepia printed bookplate, the design of which is inspired by illuminated initials from medieval manuscripts.
36 plates, index.; viii+134pp.
A scarce catalogue, particularly in a dust-wrapper, of?the 42 paintings of the Society, beginning with a George Knapton and?concluding with a Sargent, and seemingly not available as a modern reprint. There was no copy listed in the famous Weinreb & Breman 'The Society of Dilettanti' catalogue of 1968. The history section continues Lionel Cust's earlier history of the society. William Moorcroft (1872-1945), Potter, was born in Burslem. Having studied at the South Kensington School of Art, he returned to the Potteries and worked as a designer for James McIntyre & Co. In 1913 he left to set up his own pottery, which continues to this day. Contains William Moorcroft's distinctive sepia printed bookplate, the design of which is inspired by illuminated initials from medieval manuscripts.
| Binding | folio orig. blue buckram, uncut, |
| Publication | 1st edit., Printed for the Society, On the Occasion of Its Bicentenary, Macmillan and Co., 1932. Fine copy in d.w. (slight wear at head of spine) William Moorcroft's copy with his bookplate, loosely inserted a card presenting the book from Lady Harcourt-Smith. |
- Product Code: RGW25830
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