[Fine Binding | Riviere & Son] Hubert von Herkomer

Baldry, A.L. Hubert von Herkomer R.A.: A Study and a Biography. London: George Bell and Sons, 1901. Photogravure frontispiece portrait of the artist and his children, with 15 additional photogravure plates, and over 80 plates in total (1 double-page).

Bound by Riviere & Son in crushed deep red morocco with gilt borders to covers, six bands to spine with title and author to second and fourth compartments, remaining compartments with dense gilt tooling surrounding inlaid green morocco ovals with a floral stamp. Heavy gilt-rolled turn-ins with maroon and green marbled endpapers, top edge gilt. Bookplate of Maharaja Jam Sahib of Nawanagar, Shri Sir Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji II on verso of first free endpaper and on lower pastedown, his inscription on first blank. Measures approx. 10.75" x 14". Light rubbing to edges, corners bumped, a few plates very slightly foxed. Repaired rubbing/wear to bottom edges.