{"product_id":"a-coat-of-many-colours-by-herbert-read-first-edition-1945","title":"A Coat of Many Colours by Herbert Read First Edition – (1945)","description":"\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Acceptable\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover: The red cloth hardcover shows signs of wear, with visible scuff marks, light scratches, and faint stains. A notable line mark can be seen on the back cover. The corners are slightly bumped, and the spine shows minor wear.Spine: The binding is intact but exhibits minor signs of age.Pages: The pages are in acceptable vintage condition, with light foxing and age-related discoloration. A few pages show minor handling marks, but there are no tears or missing pages.Interior Notes: Includes an image of Testa di Moro and a clean, legible contents page outlining the 24 essays. A few passages are underlined in the text, as seen in the photos.Size: Approximately 7.5 inches in height.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1945\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Title:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Coat of Many Colours\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbert Read\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e George Routledge \u0026amp; Sons, Ltd.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Literature\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a first edition of \u003cem\u003eA Coat of Many Colours: Occasional Essays\u003c\/em\u003e by Herbert Read, published in 1945 by George Routledge \u0026amp; Sons, Ltd. The book is a collection of essays that delve into topics of art, literature, and philosophy, featuring discussions on significant figures like Cézanne, Eric Gill, and Lawrence of Arabia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e: The red cloth hardcover shows signs of wear, with visible scuff marks, light scratches, and faint stains. A notable line mark can be seen on the back cover. The corners are slightly bumped, and the spine shows minor wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine\u003c\/strong\u003e: The binding is intact but exhibits minor signs of age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: The pages are in \u003cstrong\u003eacceptable vintage condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with light foxing and agerelated discoloration. A few pages show minor handling marks, but there are no tears or missing pages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Includes an image of \u003cem\u003eTesta di Moro\u003c\/em\u003e and a clean, legible contents page outlining the 24 essays. A few passages are underlined in the text, as seen in the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: Approximately 7.5 inches in height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle\u003c\/strong\u003e: A Coat of Many Colours: Occasional Essays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Herbert Read\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: George Routledge \u0026amp; Sons, Ltd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Year\u003c\/strong\u003e: First published in 1945\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: First Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContent\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24 essays on art, literature, and philosophy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is a thoughtful collection of essays by Herbert Read, making it an excellent addition for collectors of first editions or enthusiasts of art and literary criticism. \u003cstrong\u003ePlease review the provided photos for more details on the condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gifted UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52605217341787,"sku":null,"price":13.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/4986\/3003\/files\/57_efaf3315-232c-43d6-a01f-02a668de95e6.jpg?v=1773696259","url":"https:\/\/gifteduk.com\/products\/a-coat-of-many-colours-by-herbert-read-first-edition-1945","provider":"Gifted UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}