James Greig — Sir Henry Raeburn

London, The Connoisseur, 1911. Leather. An illustrated work on the Scottish painter Sir Henry Raeburn. A biographical work on prolific portrait painter Sir Henry Raeburn. Illustrated throughout with numerous examples of his work. Rebound in a lovely half calf binding. The image from the original paper wraps is pasted to the recto of front endpaper. Sir Henry Raeburn was Scotland's first significant portrait painter since the Union to remain based in Scotland. He was King George IV's portrait painter. In a half calf binding with cloth covered boards. Externally, generally smart with fading to the spine and head of rear board. Patches of light rubbing to the extremities and to the head and tail of spine. Prior owner's inscription to the recto of front endpaper, Elizabeth Keppel, 1912. Image from original paper wraps pasted to recto of front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are slightly age toned with instances of scattered spotting. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Sir Henry Raeburn. Very Good Indeed .