MARTIN BROTHERS Nettlefold Collection Martinware Art Pottery Victorian Ceramics

A catalogue of the collection of Martinware formed by Frederick John Nettlefold, 1936. Together with a Short History of the Firm of R W Martin and Brothers of Southall.

Privately Printed for the Owner By Waterlow & Sons, London, 1936. Bound in Original Brown Cloth. 252 pages and 69 plates beautifully printed on heavy, deckle-edged paper. This sublime privately-printed catalogue of the work of the Martin Brothers is very rare and much sought-after.

It is beyond rare to find one is this condition and not ex-library. The collection is profusely illustrated with 48 black and white illustrations on 39 plates and 33 colour illustrations on 30 plates. The images are accompanied by detailed notes on each item including where appropriate sketched facsimiles of the signature. The contents are as follows. The Early life of R. The condition is extremely good for this title. A privately-owned, rather than ex-library, copy in its original slipcase. There are no library markings. A truly exceptional copy of this rare and highly collectable antiquarian book.

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The item "MARTIN BROTHERS Nettlefold Collection Martinware Art Pottery Victorian Ceramics" is in sale since Wednesday, October 30, 2019. This item is in the category "Antiques\Periods/Styles\Arts & Crafts Movement". The seller is "room_606" and is located in Canterbury.

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Age: 1900-1940
Type: Antiquarian Book
Original/Repro: Original