Mary Comino — Gimson and the Barnsleys
London, Evans Brothers Limited, 1980. First edition. Cloth. A lovely first edition copy of Mary Comino's study of the Arts and Crafts architects and furniture designers Gimson and the Barnsleys. First edition, first impression. Illustrated throughout with black-and-white photographs. A study of the work of Ernest Gimson, Ernest Barnsley and Sidney Barnsley, who were involved in furniture design and the revival of traditional crafts. Although they developed their own distinctive styles, the designs of all three of these architects were greatly influenced by the Arts and Crafts Movement and their love of nature. Written by Mary Comino, an English art historian. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, excellent. Original unclipped dust wrapper is also excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Fine/Fine.
