The first edition of this general survey on the art of portrait miniatures, published by A & C Black in 1952, became the standard work on the subject and is referred to in all the subsequent literature. In a thoroughly revised edition, published by the Press in 1988, the author entirlely re-wrote the early chapters to take account of recent research and has made revisions and corrections throughout. This edition is now published in paperback for the first time. '. a most judicious assessment of prevalent opinion in the light of a lifetime's experience.' -- Times Literary Supplement 'This painstakingly researched book provides an excellent resource for anyone interested in the miniaturists. The quantity and quality of the illustrations add greatly to the value of this text.' -- Antiques and Auction News '.

bound to become once again the standard work on the subject.' -- Susan Foister, National Portrait Gallery, Burlington MagazineThe first edition of this general survey on the art of portrait miniatures, published by A & C Black in 1952, became the standard work on the subject and is referred to in all the subsequent literature. In a thoroughly revised edition, published by the Press in 1988, the author entirlely re-wrote the early chapters to take account of recent research and has made revisions and corrections throughout. This edition is now published in paperback for the first time. '. a most judicious assessment of prevalent opinion in the light of a lifetime's experience.' -- Times Literary Supplement 'This painstakingly researched book provides an excellent resource for anyone interested in the miniaturists. The quantity and quality of the illustrations add greatly to the value of this text.

' -- Antiques and Auction News '. bound to become once again the standard work on the subject.' -- Susan Foister, National Portrait Gallery, Burlington Magazine.