Sir Thomas Lawrence’S Cabinet Of Gems. With Biographical And Descriptive Memorials By P.G. Patmore Patmore, P.G. Collectibles Room

Sir Thomas Lawrence’s Cabinet of Gems. With Biographical and Descriptive Memorials by P.G. Patmore. Printed in London by Ackerman and Co. 1837, 20 pp plus plates, 13.75” x 10.5”, hardcover blue cloth folio. In good condition, with superficial rubbing, wear and staining to exterior. Some loss to head and heel of spine, along with a tear at bottom between front board and spine. Light markings and marginalia. Nicely illustrated with 12 full-page plates, with smatterings of color added. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce and attractive volume of plates by British portrait painter Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830), a child prodigy, influential painter of British royalty, and 4th president of the Royal Academy. COLA1837CFGX