john horatio mintorn (12 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Third Edition. Green cloth boards are bumped and worn on the corners, cloth is soiled, spine darkened with tears head/tail, tear head of spine. Front and rear hinges tearing, pen name front endpaper. Instructions for the creation of wax flowers, a 19th century craft craze. 82 pages, not illustrated, 4.25x6.375. All orders packed with care, most dust jackets protected by Brodart sleeve, independent bookseller since 2011.

Hardcover. Fifth Edition. Red cloth boards with gilt design on front cover, gilt spine with red lettering; 96 pp. Includes a list of prices, an index and opinions of the press in the rear. Chapters include: A list of materials, General remarks applicable to the formation of all flowers; A few directions for producint the most usual tints, we now subjoin; method of modeling; and Concluding memoranda. Good (heavy wear to boards, expected age toning to pages, binding is tight and pages are otherwise clear.).

Decorated Cloth. 5th Edition. 5th ed., 12mo, original cloth boards with gilt crest upper board and blindstamped decoration both boards, gilt decorated title spine, all edges gilt, index, pp. 96 (pp. 92-96 'Opinions of the Press'). Pencilled notes rear endpaper. Corners bumped, head and foot of spine lightly rubbed. Very good condition. Mintorn & Sons of 106 New Bond Street were a family company specialising in glass shades and vases, as well as manufacturing kits for modelling wax flowers.The book presents the art of modelling wax flowers, a fashionable hobby enjoyed by the middle and upper-classes. With a dedication to the Duchess of Northumberland.

Small 8vo. xi[i], 84pp. Original decorated brown cloth gilt, aeg. Extremes very lightly rubbed, a finger mark to two pages, very slight spotting to prelims.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Small 8vo. xi + (1) + 84pp. Original embossed cloth, with gilt arms of the Northumberland family on cover, edges gilt. The Mintorns offer a service of preserving exotic and unique blooms in their first glory by recreating them in wax from life. Plants brought from countries such as South America might just survive the journey, if only to succumb in the conservatory; thus the Mintorns claim to unique creations. The present handbook gives instructions as to the method, describing 17 species. The firm has also cast alabaster vases from 'Italian and Etrurian originals' which it recommends for displaying these flowers to advantage. Wilfrid Blunt, The Art of Botanical Illustration, 1950, p246, also colourplate 44 'Roses. Model in wax by Mintorn. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew'.

Cloth. Condizione: Very Good. None (illustratore). An uncommon, early edition of this charming work on the creation of wax flowers, by John and Horatio Mintorn. Fourth edition. First published in 1844. Bound in the publisher's original red cloth with gilt coat of arms to the front cover. Written by John and Horatio Minton, of Mintorn & Sons, a family company specialising in glass shades and vases, as well as manufacturing kits for modelling wax flowers. This delightful work presents the art of modelling wax flowers, a fashionable hobby enjoyed by the middle and upper-classes. With a dedication to the Duchess of Northumberland. With 'Opinions of the Press' to the rear of the work. With a blind stamp of Wilkinson Chemist, Halifax to the front endpaper. In the publisher's original red cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, with light bumping to the extremities. Slight soiling to the cloth, with darkening to the spine. Blind stamp to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Very Good. book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Gut. Leinenbändchen, 84 Seiten, 2.A.,

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1844 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 111 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 111.

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1844 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 105 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 105 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1844. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 105, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 105 105.

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Condizione: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. KlappentextrnrnThis book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages.