London: Printed by Wm. Clowes and Sons, Limited, 14, Charing Cross, printers to the Royal Academy., MDCCCLXXXI
Physical Description
[5], 144 p. ; 14 cm.
Series Title
Exhibition of the Royal Academy
General Note
"Nature is made better by no mean,
But nature makes the mean; so, o'er that art,
Which, you say, adds to nature, is an art
That nature makes...
The art itself is nature." Winter's Tale, Act iv. Sc. 11. t.p.
Binding Note
Blue silk Moire binding. Gilt lettering on cover: "ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS - EXHIBITION. 1881." Surrounded by gold boarder. Three hoops at fore-edge for holding a pencil.