Buckley, Wilfred. EUROPEAN GLASS. A brief outline of the History of Glass Making, with Notes on Various Methods of Glass Decoration, illustrated by examples in the collection of the Author. With a Foreword by Bernard Rackham. And With an Essay on Dutch Glass Engravers by Dr Ferrand Hudig. , Ernest Benn 1926.1st Ed. Sm. 4to. xxxvi + 96pp. 110 plates. Some light sporadic browning, inscription, original gilt lettered cloth, corners rubbed, some ugly scuffs to upper board, spine taped to head and tail, spine and edges sl. darkened. Wilfred Buckley (1873–1933), promoter of clean milk and collector of antique glass. ODNB ‘... Buckley always had a keen interest in literature and art and especially in antique glass. Over the years he built up a sizeable collection that became widely known among his fellow collectors. As the milk campaign faltered, so he devoted more time to his fine art interests. He wrote a series of books for collectors ...’ US$116 (Book ref. 199825 ) £ 75.00 The payment methods accepted by the seller, Francis Edwards , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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