Monumental Brasses - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Mann, James
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket
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About This Item
Harmondsworth, Middlesex, England: Penguin Books. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1957. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Very Good, lightly rubbed and chipped dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number; Mann's colossal, monumental brasses are among the most impressive and awe-inspiring monuments in the world. These massive sculptures, each weighing in at over a ton, are meticulously crafted from Carrara marble and bronze. Mann's unique style is characterized by bold, sweeping lines and a powerful sense of symmetry. Each brass is a unique masterpiece, and together they form an impressive tribute to the power and glory of medieval England.; Color Illustrations; 8vo .
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- Bookseller
- Books Tell You Why, Inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 21220
- Title
- Monumental Brasses - 1st Edition/1st Printing
- Author
- Mann, James
- Illustrator
- Illustrated by John Swain and Sons Ltd
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition; First Printing
- Publisher
- Penguin Books
- Place of Publication
- Harmondsworth, Middlesex, England
- Date Published
- 1957
- Keywords
- Collectible Rare Out-Of-Print, Cons Betty Anderson, English Medieval Life Art
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