EXPOSE OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS WHERE BLOCKHEADS IN PARTIES HIDE THEIR WANT OF SENSE, AND STRUT IN CORPORATE CONSEQUENCE. SIR MARTIN ARCHER SHEE. (SIGNED)

Published by Piper, Stephenson & Spence,, London,, 1854

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First Edition. Hardback. Large 8vo. pp iv, 104. Original publisher's deep brown cloth, lettered gilt on the front cover. Illustrated By Donkeiana. Satirical and critical attack on the Royal academy with accusations of charlatanism. The text includes correspondence between Skaife and J.P. Knight, R.A., Secretary of the Royal Academy from 1847 to 1873. The frontispiece shows an ass seeming to address a company of asses, one of whom is seated at an easel. Presentation from the author on the title page (without a signature), 'To Herbert Williams Esq. with the Author's kind regards'. Slight foxing to preliminaries with faint signs of shelf wear, otherwise a superior, VG+ copy. Excellent condition.

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Title
EXPOSE OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS WHERE BLOCKHEADS IN PARTIES HIDE THEIR WANT OF SENSE, AND STRUT IN CORPORATE CONSEQUENCE. SIR MARTIN ARCHER SHEE. (SIGNED)
Author
SKAIFE, Thomas.
Publisher
Piper, Stephenson & Spence,, London,
Publication year
1854
Condition
Very Good
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Hardcover
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1st Edition
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