The Genius of J M W Turner, R A
Divided into 4 essays, each numbered separately; xvi, viii, viii, xxiv then followed by a section of black and white and colour plates. 16 coloured plates, 140 others. Green cloth-covered boards with gilt tittles and design on front and spine, bevelled edges. Spine ends rubbed, general shelf wear on covers. Slight foxing to text block edges. Decorated endpapers with small label on front paste down. Toned verso of free endpapers and title page. Slight foxing on prelim pages. 4to. A representative selection of J M W Turner's works - paintings, drawings and etchings - from a range of points in his career, with extensive commentary and analysis.