Thomas Gainsborough Unknown - 1985

Hardback. Very Good.

Hardback. Good.

London: Tate Gallery Publications, 1980. 1st edition in soft cover format to accompany the exhibition at the Tate October 1980 through January 1981, large 8vo, 158pp, cold and b/w photo reproductions; card covers; VG+ Copy. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London: The Tate Gallery, 1980. First Edition. Brown Boards. Near Fine/Very Good. 4to. 158pp. The text is accompanied by colour & b/w examples of the artists works. The book is in super condition but for a slight bump to the tail of the spine. The dust wrapper has not been price clipped, though has light creasing to the head & other slight shelf wear. A lovely, well preserved copy of this book.

HarperCollins, 1985-06. Hardcover. Good.

London : Tate Gallery, 1980. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 158 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm. Notes; ""Published by order of the Trustees 1980 for the exhibition of 8 October 1980 - 4 January 1981."" -- Title page verso. Includes bibliographical references (p. 45) and index. Contents; Drawings -- Prints -- The early years in London and Suffolk: 1745-59 -- The years of maturity: Bath 1759-74 -- The London period: 1774-88. Foreword / Alan Bowness -- Preface -- Biographical outline -- Introduction -- Catalogue: drawings -- Prints -- The early years in London and Suffolk: 1745-59 -- The years of maturity: Bath 1759-74 -- The London period: 1774-88 -- List of lenders. Subjects; Gainsborough, Thomas 1727-1788 ; Exhibitions. Figure drawing. Eighteenth century. Animals in art. Blackboard drawing. Landscapes in art.