35 (of 36) plates, some colour, and numerous other illus., many full-page, some in colour; viii+576pp; a few plates loosened, apparently lacking a plate of an etching of Edinburgh by Laing.
William Moorcroft (1872-1945), Potter, was born in Burslem. Having studied at the South Kensingto n 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.
35 (of 36) plates, some colour, and numerous other illus., many full-page, some in colour; viii+576pp; a few plates loosened, apparently lacking a plate of an etching of Edinburgh by Laing.
William Moorcroft (1872-1945), Potter, was born in Burslem. Having studied at the South Kensingto n 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. brown cloth, a.e.g., wear on extremities, |
| Publication | 1st edit., Cassell & Co, 1899. William Moorcroft's copy with his bookplate. |
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- Product Code: RGW14908
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