John Pettie, Martin Hardie — 1st Edition

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John Pettie, Martin Hardie — 1st Edition

Name: John Pettie, Martin Hardie — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6517
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Publication: London, Adam and Charles Black, 1908

Formatting: Large 8vo, pp. [xxiv], 278.

Condition Report: Very Good. The publisher's original brown cloth binding remains firm and structurally sound, with the decorative gilt tooling to the front board and spine remaining notably bright and unoxidised. There is minor rubbing to the extremities and slight softening to the spine ends, consistent with careful shelf-wear. The top edge retains its original gilt, though the fore and lower edges exhibit moderate age-toning and spotting. Internally, the hinges are secure, and while there is scattered foxing, primarily concentrated to the preliminary leaves, endpapers, and text block edges, the pages otherwise remain clean and bright, presenting a handsome, well-preserved copy overall.

Catalogue Note: First Edition. A smartly presented example of Martin Hardie’s comprehensive biographical study of the Scottish painter John Pettie, issued during the golden age of Adam and Charles Black’s colour-plate books.

Profusely illustrated throughout, the volume features fifty colour plates alongside black-and-white illustrations that capture the vibrancy of Pettie's historical and genre scenes. Bound in the publisher's decorative brown cloth with an attractive palette-and-brushes motif, this edition is highly representative of Edwardian trade bindings.

While the book itself is not exceptionally scarce, copies retaining such bright gilt tooling and sturdy structural integrity are becoming increasingly uncommon on the open market.

This engaging biography by Martin Hardie offers a detailed exploration of the life and work of Scottish artist John Pettie (1839–1893), a prominent member of the Royal Academy known for his dramatic historical and literary paintings. Through insightful commentary and a wealth of rich illustrations, Hardie examines Pettie's stylistic evolution, his role within the Victorian art establishment, and the enduring legacy of his vivid, narrative-driven canvases. A vital reference for enthusiasts of nineteenth-century British art and Scottish painting.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Martin Hardie

Book Publisher: Adam and Charles Black

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Autobiography, Biography & Memoirs

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 278

Book Publication Year: 1908

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: John Pettie

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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