The Artist and the Book, 1860-1960, in Western Europe and the United States
by Garvey, Eleanor M. and Philip Hofer
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- G (DJ is torn at back flap which is separated but present; DJ also has average to moderate wear and soiling, with another tear a
- Seller
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Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston / Harvard College Library, 1972. Second edition. Hardcover. G (DJ is torn at back flap which is separated but present; DJ also has average to moderate wear and soiling, with another tear at head of spine and spine is also tanned; the book itself is nice and clean.). White canvas, gilt letters on spine, white and illus. dust jacket, 232 pp., BW and color illus. First issued in conjunction with a 1961 exhibition of a century's worth of examples of book illustrations. With an introduction by Philip Hofer. The main catalogue itself is arranged in alpha order by artist. Includes a sizable bibliography. Much to see here.
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- Bookseller
- Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 161038
- Title
- The Artist and the Book, 1860-1960, in Western Europe and the United States
- Author
- Garvey, Eleanor M. and Philip Hofer
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - G (DJ is torn at back flap which is separated but present; DJ also has average to moderate wear and soiling, with another tear a
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second edition
- Publisher
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston / Harvard College Library
- Date Published
- 1972
- Keywords
- Books and Manuscripts and Printing ; Illustration ; ;
- Bookseller catalogs
- Books and Manuscripts and Printing;
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About the Seller
Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB
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