James Ward Usher. An Art Collector's Treasures Illustrated and Described by Himself: Being a Record Historical and Descriptive of the Art Collection Formed by James Ward Usher (Of Lincoln) 1886-1914. The Chiswick Press, London, 1916.

Price: US$109.50 + shipping

Condition: Fine

Description: 300 copies of this work were printed in 1916. This is one is one of 47 copies, previously unbound, which were bound and issued in 1977 to mark the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Usher Gallery. It is not known whether this is one of the 300 originally printed. In a sound and clean red cloth binding, 224 pages, 29 x 38.5 cm, containing 87 illustrations in colour form the author's own water-colour drawings (plate XXXIIA is missing from the 47 copies). A very nice volume, heavy, so extra shipping outside UK.

Seller: The Bookmonger, Nottingham, United Kingdom

Usher, James Ward. An Art Collector's Treasures. Illustrated and Described by Himself. Being a Record Historical and Descriptive of the Art Collection formed by James Ward Usher (of Lincoln) 1886-1914. [Preface by George C. Williamson.]. Privately Printed at the Chiswick Press, London, 1916.

Price: US$200.00 + shipping

Description: First edition, one of 300 copies. Containing 80 Illustrations in colour reproduced from the Author's own water-colour drawings. xvi, 224 pp. 1 vols. Folio. This collection contains mostly ceramics (especially from the Chelsea, Derby & Worcester factories, but also several others including Sèvres & Dreden), Battersea enamels, Portrait Miniature,antique gold French and English watches, cabinets, jewel boxes, etc. Crimson cloth. Some chewing at the fore-edge of binding, else fine Containing 80 Illustrations in colour reproduced from the Author's own water-colour drawings. xvi, 224 pp. 1 vols. Folio

Seller: James Cummins Bookseller, ABAA, New York, NY, U.S.A.

James Ward Usher. An Art Collector's Treasures Illustrated and Described by Himself: Being a Record Historical and Descriptive of the Art Collection Formed by James Ward Usher Of Lincoln 1886-1914 Special Collection. Privately Printed At The Chiswick Press, 1916.

Price: US$204.40 + shipping

Condition: Fine

Description: First Edition thus, very fine condition. An Art Collector's Treasures Illustrated and Described by Himself: Being a Record Historical and Descriptive of the Art Collection Formed by James Ward Usher Of Lincoln 1886-1914 Special Collection by James Ward Usher. Published by Privately Printed At The Chiswick Press in 1916. Hardcover. What makes this title so special is its limited availability. - Publishers Weekly. Collectible item in excellent condition.

Seller: Collectors' Bookstore, Deurne, Belgium

USHER, James Ward [Preface By George C. Williamso. AN ART COLLECTOR'S TREASURES. ILLUSTRATED AND DESCRIBED BY HIMSELF. BEING A RECORD HISTORICAL AND DESCRIPTIVE OF THE ART COLLECTION FORMED BY JAMES WARD USHER (OF LINCOLN) 1886-1914.. Privately Printed At The Chiswick Press,, London,, 1916.

Price: US$225.45 + shipping

Condition: Very Good

Description: First Edition. Hardback. Folio. 16 inches by 11.5. One of 300. Original publisher's sumptuous full burgundy leather lettered gilt on spine and on front cover with gilt decoration. Faint mottling but o/w about fine in its original box now somewhat worn. An exceptionally handsome example. 80 Illustrations in colour reproduced from the Usher's own water-colour drawings. xvi, 224 pp. Ceramics (especially from the Chelsea, Derby & Worcester factories, but also several others including Sevres & Dresden), Battersea enamels, Portrait Miniature, good section on antique gold French and English watches, also autographs, miniatures, cabinets, jewel boxes, etc Treasures from the house of Usher.

Seller: Burwood Books, Wickham Market, United Kingdom

Usher, James Ward. An art collector's treasures. Illustrated and described by himself : being a record historical and descriptive of the art collection formed by James Ward Usher (of Lincoln) 1886-1914. London : Privately printed at the Chiswick Press, 1916.

Price: US$580.07 + shipping

Description: Limited edition: "Only three hundred copies printed of this work." Good copy bound in gilt-blocked full leather. Gilt-decorated title on front cover. Some wear to spine and hinges, with dulling and rubbing to panel edges. Surface wear and scuffs to boards as with use and age. Marbled endpapers. Marginal dust marks evident in places. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Further scans, images etc. and additional bibliographical material available on request.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Physical description: xiv, 223, p. , frontis. , 74 col. Plates : ill. ; folio. 37cm. Subjects: Art objects - Private collections. Museums - Lincolnshire - Lincoln. Art galleries - Lincolnshire - Lincoln 4 Kg.

Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland

Usher, James Ward. An art collector's treasures. Illustrated and described by himself : being a record historical and descriptive of the art collection formed by James Ward Usher (of Lincoln) 1886-1914. London : Privately printed at the Chiswick Press, 1916.

Price: US$640.00 + shipping

Description: Limited edition: "Only three hundred copies printed of this work." Good copy bound in gilt-blocked full leather. Gilt-decorated title on front cover. Some wear to spine and hinges, with dulling and rubbing to panel edges. Surface wear and scuffs to boards as with use and age. Marbled endpapers. Marginal dust marks evident in places. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Further scans, images etc. and additional bibliographical material available on request.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Physical description: xiv, 223, p. , frontis. , 74 col. Plates : ill. ; folio. 37cm. Subjects: Art objects - Private collections. Museums - Lincolnshire - Lincoln. Art galleries - Lincolnshire - Lincoln 4 Kg.

Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.