1884 Oriental Collection of W.T. Walters 65 Mt. Vernon Place Baltimore Art

Antique 1884 "Oriental Collection" Book By W.T. Walters This antique book from 1884, authored by W.T. Walters, explores Oriental art, including Chinese and Japanese pottery, bronzes, and symbolic ornaments. • Hardcover with decorative embossing, gold guilt lettering/page edges. • Detailed table of contents • Original 1884 edition • Covers various Oriental art forms • 7 black and white plates/illustrations in back of book • 127 pages 8.5 inches x 6 inches Fair-Good Condition Spine intact. Cover has wear. Several pages with small marks and foxing. Pages yellowed from age. No tears or damage. Please see all photos for condition details. Colors may vary depending on your viewing device. Smoke and pet free home. We ship same day. Feel free to reach out with questions. Be sure to follow me for more great deals! Please add items to eBay Shopping Cart, then REQUEST TOTAL for combined shipping. We are not able to add items or adjust shipping after payment is made. [From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.]: William Thompson Walters (May 23, 1820 - November 22, 1894) was an American businessman and art collector, whose collection formed the basis of the Walters Art Museum. He was born in Liverpool, Pennsylvania in 1820. He moved to Baltimore in 1841, where he worked as a grain merchant and in 1847 established himself there as a liquor wholesaler. His success in business secured, he turned to art collection, purchasing contemporary American and European works...