Simpson Thomas Bernard (4 results)

Condition: Near Fine. Pbk, stapled 4to, 12pp, illustr music scores, slight bend to upper outside corner, otherwise appears unused and a fine, clean, tight and unmarked copy.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 30 pages. Illustrated. Roger Iredala, Harry Guest, W G Shepherd, Peter Scupham, Wes Magee, Bernard Stay, Joan Murray Simpson, Andrew Young, Jim W Miller, Thomas Tessier, Peter Cundall, John Cotton, Mark Frobisher (BT#28).

Simpson was a native of Carlisle in Cumbria, and came to London in the early years of the twentieth century, where he was encouraged by Frank Brangwyn to take up etching. In 1918 he was made official artist with the new Royal Air Force. The National Portrait Gallery has eight of Simpson's works, but none of the present six, which are all in the style of the artist's portrait ('ink, irregular') of the Earl of Halsbury, present in the Gallery's collection.Each of the six caricatures is printed in black within a 17 x 12 cm border. Each has Simpson's original pencil signature (three in grey and three in orange) outside the border in the bottom right-hand corner. All six are printed on thin paper (ranging in size from 18 x 13cm to 19.5 x 13cm), and each is backed on a piece of card (from 19 x 13.5cm to 21 x 16cm). All six in good condition, on aged paper with minimal spotting, with the card mounts showing evidence of previous framing. These six caricatures are uncommon: they are not among the eight Simpson items held by the National Portrait Gallery. Originally produced for the 'London Opinion' weekly magazine, they were among the fourteen which featured in the 1906 book 'Lions' (New York and San Francisco: Morgan Shepard Co.). The book itself is scarce: it was only published in America and there are no copies in English libraries listed on COPAC or among the twelve on OCLC WorldCat. In the introduction to 'Lions' C. Haldane Macfall (1860-1928) ranks Simpson with Max Beerbohm, F. Carruthers Gould and E. T. Reed as one of the leading English caricaturists, adding that there is 'no living caricaturist who can approach Joseph Simpson in decorative sense, in massing and arrangement, or for beauty of artistry'. Macfall regards Simpson's portrait of Gorky as 'the finest portrait of the Russian upon which I have so far set eyes', and commends 'the aggressiveness of SHAW, [.] the solemn earnestness of HALL CAINE [.] the poetic absorption of his SWINBURNE'. Simpson was a native of Carlisle in Cumbria, and came to London at the beginning of the twentieth century. In 1918 he was made official artist of the Royal Air Force. He was a close friend of Frank Brangwyn, whose influence is apparent in his work.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1907. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 1411, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 1411 1411.