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Lot 2094

[ART JOURNAL.]

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11 June 2008, 13:00 EDT
New York

US$8,000 - US$12,000

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[ART JOURNAL.]

1. The Art-Union. A Monthly Journal of the Fine Arts. London: Art-Union Office, 1839-1848. 10 volumes in 8. Profusely illustrated with plates including an original Talbotype by William Henry Fox Talbot in the 1846 volume. Folio (280 x 214 mm).
2. The Art-Journal. London: George Virtue, 1849-1912. 76 volumes including 3 exhibition supplements. Profusely illustrated with plates including mezzotints and original etchings. Folio (330 x 244 mm).
Both sets bound in early half black morocco over marbled boards, spine lettered in gilt, t.e.g. Occasional light foxing, some shelfwear, generally very good to excellent.

The Art-Journal, was the most important Victorian art journal. George Virtue bought the periodical in 1848 when it was called The Art-Union and promptly changed its name. It was edited by Samuel Carter Hall from its start until his retirement in 1880. Besides its historical importance, there are numerous illustrations of interest such as the Talbotype mentioned above, an early use of a photographic print as an illustration, and original etchings by Joseph Pennell and James A. McNeil Whistler.
Provenance: Bookplate of Frank Clark Dougherty to front pastedowns.
See illustration.

Saleroom notices

Volume count of The Art Journal should read "67" instead of "76".

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