A Charmed Couple: The Art and Life of Walter and Matilda Gay by William Rieder - 2000

New York, New Yoirk: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 2000. First Edition. . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. F/F/1st ed. A very nice copy of the biography of Walter Gay and his wife Matilda, ex-patriates who lived in France at the turn of the twentieth century and were friends with Henry James, Edith Wharton, and many socialites and aristocrats. Walter Gay was known for his paintings of interior scences, hoping to catch the mood of the room. This 237 page book is filled with beautiful full color renditions of his work, as well as works by other painters who were friends or acquaintances. The book has green paper over boards with sliver lettering down the spine. Tight and sharp cornered, with no writing or marking to any of the pages. Slick higher quality pages, with bright white tone for the text. Includes bibliography, Walter Gay Exhibitions, and an index. Dust jacket is whole(no tears or nicks) with excellent even color, price intact, and has been covered with a mylar sleeve. Not a remainder or ex-library, and certainly gift giving quality. Comes to you in a non acid document bag for storage. I can have this in the mail to you tomorrow.