George C. Williamson — Andrew and Nathaniel Plimer

London, George Bell and Sons, 1903. First edition. Cloth. A large, limited edition of this remarkable illustrated biography of miniature artists Nathaniel and Andrew Plimer, by George C. Williamson. The first edition, limited to three hundred and fifty-two copies printed for sale, of which this is number one hundred and two. Bound in Lady Margaret Crichton-Stuart's hand-loom linen, woven for the purpose. George C. Williamson proposes a biographical sketch of the lives and works of miniature artists Andrew and Nathaniel Plimer. The two brothers, who were initially pushed to be clock-makers, ran away together in order to pursue another fate. Andrew started taking drawing classes, and Nathaniel followed soon after. Many of their smaller portraits are highly regarded, with many of their works having been exhibited at the Royal Academy, from 1768 until 1819. This book comprises their biographical sketch as well as a catalogue of their works and exhibitions. A charming volume illustrated with numerous full page plates. Collated, complete.  In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally very smart with only minor shelf wear and a slight bumping to the head and tail of the spine. The cloth to the spine and extremities has slightly darkened. Small remains of a sticker to the spine. Evidence of attempter removal of a bookplate tot he front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. With only a minor faint scattered spotting to the endpapers; Otherwise, the pages are bright and clean. Illustrated with numerous full page plates. Collated, complete. Very Good . Ill.: Various. Very Good .