Christopher Payne – Animals in Bronze | Antique Collectors’ Club, 1986 | First Edition
A first edition reference and guide by Christopher Payne, published by Antique Collectors’ Club in 1986. The dust jacket has an un-clipped price ticket and shows only slight shelf scuffing at the top and rear.
Bound in pale lilac with bronze gilt lettering to the front board and spine, the book features 15 colour illustrations and numerous black-and-white photographs documenting the creation of bronzes from start to finish. An index of sculptors is included, along with details of current prices (updated for 1988), contacts, and sizes of bronzes. Front and rear flyleaves include additional photographs of individual bronzes.
The volume is unread, with both text block and dust jacket in excellent condition. A highly useful and enjoyable guide for animal lovers and collectors alike.
Condition: Excellent; unread; dust jacket near pristine.