Life & Work of Charles Bell; The Art of Charles Bell: An Appraisal Simons, Phillida Brooke; Godby, Michael
Collector's Edition-this is a Special Edition limited to 100 Copies-This Volume is number 5 and Autographed by the author Simons, Phillida Brooke
Life & Work of Charles Bell; The Art of Charles Bell: An Appraisal Simons, Phillida Brooke; Godby, Michael
ISBN 10: 1874950350
Published by Fernwood Press (Pty) Ltd ,South Africa, 1998
'Bell, born in Scotland in 1813, arrived at the Cape aged sixteen and remained in the Colony for almost five decades, during which he contributed significantly to its aesthetic, social and business life. Gifted artist, wood carver, engraver, sculptor, expert in designing brass and silverware, philatelist, authority on heraldry, land surveyor, traveller, geologist, archaeologist and director of companies - the list of his interests and accomplishments seems endless and his output was considerable. Yet for over a century after his death Charles Bell was little known.' Editor's note.
130 fine reproductions of his works and an appraisal of his oeuvre.
176 pages (complete). Hand-numbered 5 of a collectors' edition of 100 copies. Signed by Phillida Brooke Simons on the certification page. Presentation inscription (Chris Calitz). Half leather. A wonderful copy. Gilt decoration, borders and titling. Slate grey cloth covered boards. The book is housed in a grey-coloured covered slipcase. Tipped-in illustration on the front. Leather lips. The case in a Fine condition. The boards, leathered corners and spine are mint. Tipped in frontispiece. The contents are as if new throughout!
Condition: Book and case-Fine
