[Rarebooks] FS: A Trio of Biographical Art Dictionaries

[Joslin Hall Rare Books]

TITLE: "The Classified Directory of Artists’ Signatures, Symbols & Monograms"

By H.H. Caplan.
Published in London by George Prior: 1982.

DISCUSSION: The definitive reference to more than 8,500 artist’s
signatures and monograms.

DESCRIPTION: Hardcover. 8.5”x12”, 873 pages.

CONDITION NOTES: In fine, tight, unworn condition.

PRICE: $375 ~

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TITLE: "Mantle Fielding’s Dictionary of American Painters, Sculptors and
Engravers. Containing Corrections and Additional Material on the Original
Entries"

By Mantle Fielding [& Glenn B. Opitz].
Published in Poughkeepsie by Apollo Books: 1986. 2nd, revised edition.

DISCUSSION: A major revision to Fielding’s important 1926 work, with
almost 13,000 additional biographies and 8,000 new names.

DESCRIPTION: Hardcover. 9”x11.5”, 1,081 pages, dust jacket.

CONDITION NOTES: Light wear, a little soil, jacket slightly wrinkled along
the edges.

PRICE: $150 ~

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TITLE: "The Dictionary of British Equestrian Artists"

By Sally Mitchell.
Published by the Antique Collectors’ Club: 1985. 2nd printing.

DISCUSSION: Ah, the English and their horses! This important reference
includes detailed entries on some 870 British equestrian artists working
from the early 17th century to the 20th.

DESCRIPTION: Hardcover. 8.5”x11”, 517 pages, black & white illustrations,
dust jacket.

CONDITION NOTES: Jacket somewhat worn, a few small tears (see photo) and
wrinkled on the back panel. The book is a little worn, as if it was used,
but not an abused copy. Clean and unmarked, with tight hinges.

PRICE: $400 ~

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