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Saga America by: Fell, Barry
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Saga America by: Fell, Barry

Hardcover. NY, Times Books, 1st, 1980, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, 425 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket has been well protected by a plastic covering. Orange cloth covers with green text are clean and bright, as are interior pages. Binding is solid. B&W photography and illustrations throughout. End pages feature a timeline of historical events. This book maintains that complex, advanced societies flourished in the Americas well before the arrival of Christopher Columbus, and uses artifacts found across America to support the theory. Clean copy. Record # 33875
Price: $45.00 

Sculpture Through the Ages by: Rothschild, LincolnForward: Manship, Paul
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Sculpture Through the Ages by: Rothschild, Lincoln Forward: Manship, Paul

Hardcover. NY, Whittlesey House, 2nd Print, 1942, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: None, 278 pages, hardcover. Blue cloth covers with gilt titles are in good condition, with some staining, and fading near the spine. Interior pages are clean and bright. Binding is solid. Contains B&W photography throughout. From the ancient Greeks to modern times, sculpture has been a powerful form of expression and a reflection of human creativity. In this richly illustrated volume, Lincoln Rothschild offers a captivating survey of the history of sculpture, exploring its many styles, techniques, and themes. This is a large format volume, available for DOMESTIC SHIPPING ONLY. Clean copy. Record # 34078
Price: $20.00 

 

Selected Masterpieces of New York State Painting by: Anderson, Marna Brill

Softcover. Not given, Museum of American Folk Art, Not given, Not given, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Exhibition catalog with dark covers, color plates; minor rubbing, edges warped. Staple wrappers. Newspaper clippings on exhibition inside of front cover. 20 b/w plates of folk painting by various artists. 51 items listed. Text on the history of folk painting in New York and the selection in the exhibition. 16 pages. Occasional minor pen marks on pages, but otherwise copy is clean and tight. Record # 808563
Price: $12.00 

 

Slices of Time: California Landscapes 1860-1880, 1960-1980 by: Heyman, Therese

Softcover. Oakland, CA, The Oakland Museum, 1st, 1981, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Exhibition catalog with tan covers and photographic color plate on front. Minor rubbing and indentations, as well as light discoloration. Paper wrappers tight. Pages clean and crisp. 22 plates, 3 in color, from various artists photographing the California landscape, past and present. Introduction on landscape themes and the changes in California and photography over a century. 99 item listing. Record # 807880
Price: $12.00 

 

Snake Charm by: Nissenson, Marilyn

Hardcover. US, Harry N Abrams, 1st, 1995-09-01, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, 160 pages, illustrated throughout in color and b&w. Clean, unmarked copy with only minor wear to dust jacket. Record # 462898
Price: $12.00 

 

Society of Renaissance Florence, The - A Documentary Study by: Brucker (Editor), Gene

Softcover. New York, Harper Torchbooks, 1st Edition, 1971, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, 282 pages. Softcover. Light shelfwear to cover edges. Otherwise, clean, unmarked copy. Record # 750355
Price: $12.00 

Spectacular Ireland by: Harbison, PeteEditor: Carola, Leslie C.
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Spectacular Ireland by: Harbison, Pete Editor: Carola, Leslie C.

Hardcover. NY, Beaux Arts Editions, 1st, 1999, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: Good, 136 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket has price sticker residue on the front, and a few closed tears. Covers are clean and bright, as are interior pages. Binding is solid. This handsome volume celebrates Ireland, a small island country of extraordinary beauty, fascinating history, and evocative myths and legends where the old and the new thrive together in an interesting mix. Witness the unbreakable spirit of the people of Ireland. This is a large-form book, available for DOMESTIC SHIPPING ONLY. Multiple inscriptions by previous owners are present throughout, in pen. Record # 33941
Price: $15.00 

 

Spring Exhibition, The: American and European Paintings??" An Exhibition of Important Works by American and European Painters of the 17th Through the 20th Centuries by: Arader III, W. Graham

Softcover. King of Prussia, PA, W. Graham Arader III, 1st, 1987, Book: Near Fine, Dust Jacket: None, Exhibition catalog with off-white covers, very minor rubbing. Staple wrappers tight, pages glossy, clean and crisp. 24 color plates of paintings from Europe and America, many of landscapes and still-life. Brief text on the artist accompanies each work. Full listing of 40 items at back. Brief introduction on the catalog and exhibition. 33 pages. Record # 808178
Price: $12.00 

 

Still Life Painting Since 1470 by: Cincinnati Art Museum

Softcover. Milwaukee & Cincinnati, Milwaukee Art Institute / Cincinnati Art Museum, 1st, 1956, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Exhibition catalog. Unpaginated, illustrated throughout with numerous plates in b&w. Cream stiff wrappers. Light wear to edges, slight soiling to covers, else a very nice, sharp copy. Record # 805619
Price: $12.00 

 

Survey of American Sculpture, A: Late Eighteenth Century to 1962 by: The Newark Museum

Softcover. Newark, NJ, The Newark Museum Association, 1st, 1962, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, Exhibition catalog with gray covers, some sunning especially on spine. Staple wrappers. 36 b/w plates throughout text, which discusses the development of American sculpture through history. 119 items listed. A few minor pen check marks in text. 44 pages. Tight, clean copy. Record # 808522
Price: $12.00 

Tales About the Mythology of Greece and Rome by: Parley, Peter
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Tales About the Mythology of Greece and Rome by: Parley, PeterTales About the Mythology of Greece and Rome by: Parley, Peter

Tales About the Mythology of Greece and Rome by: Parley, Peter

Hardcover. London, Tegg & Co., 1st, 1839, Book: Fair, Dust Jacket: None, 367 pages, hardcover. A very rare 1839 1st edition. Engraved green cloth cover boards are in good shape. The exterior of the spine is falling apart, and the front interior hinge is cracked; as a result the binding is very loose, delicate, and in need of repair. Interior pages are all legible. Some water staining is present on the outside edge of the last few pages, which does not interfere with any text blocks. This timeless classic brings to life the mythological figures of Greece and Rome that have shaped Western culture. B&W illustrations of various figures separate each section, these illustrations have been artfully colored in with watercolor on the first 44 pages. The names of two previous owners are inscribed on the front end page, and various other minor markings are present throughout. Record # 33740
Price: $60.00 

Tamarind: Homage to Lithography by: Preface: Lieberman, William S.Introduction: Allen, Virginia
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Tamarind: Homage to Lithography by: Preface: Lieberman, William S. Introduction: Allen, Virginia

Hardcover. NY, The Museum of Modern Art, 1st, 1969, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: Poor, 64 pages, hardcover. Cream dust jacket is in poor condition, with age-related staining, a few closed tears, sticker residue, and one significant cut to the front center. Cloth covers are in generally good condition, with minor discoloration and one small area in the front where the cut went cleanly through the dust jacket. Binding is solid. Contains B&W and full-color illustrations throughout. The Tamarind Lithography Workshop almost single-handedly revived the medium of lithography in the 1960s. It provided not only the materials but also the environment that fostered the delicate collaboration between artist and printer, almost nonexistent in the US before Tamarind opened its doors in 1960. This volume contains a description of the workshop, a brief history of lithography in Europe and the US, and a list that catalogs some of the Tamarind impressions gifted to MoMA. Clean copy. Record # 34085
Price: $18.00 

The American Vision: Paintings 1825-1875: October 8-November 2, 1968 by: Feld, Stuart P.
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The American Vision: Paintings 1825-1875: October 8-November 2, 1968 by: Feld, Stuart P.

Hardcover. NY, The Public Education Association, 1st, 1968, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: None, 111 pages, hardcover. Pictorial boards have some light wear along the top and bottom edges, but are still in very good condition. Interior pages are clean and bright. Cloth binding is solid. Contains B&W photography and laid-in full-color artwork throughout. This exhibition was designed to increase the understanding of a very exciting period in the history of American painting. Clean copy. Record # 34381
Price: $26.00 

The Art of Collaboration & Innovation [INSCRIBED COPY] by: Wunderlich, CaitlinAlbert Khan Associates
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The Art of Collaboration & Innovation [INSCRIBED COPY] by: Wunderlich, CaitlinAlbert Khan AssociatesThe Art of Collaboration & Innovation [INSCRIBED COPY] by: Wunderlich, CaitlinAlbert Khan Associates

The Art of Collaboration & Innovation [INSCRIBED COPY] by: Wunderlich, Caitlin Albert Khan Associates

Hardcover. NY, Visual Profile Books, 1st, 2022, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Good, 311 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket has some minor stains on the front, but is otherwise in good condition. Blue cloth covers are clean and bright. Binding is solid. Contains B&W and full-color photography throughout. This book celebrates the significant work of one of history's most prolific and versatile international architectural firms. Discover how Kahn mirrored the industrious spirit of the time, creating architecture that advanced their client's work across all markets. This copy has been signed by the authors on the title page, and also includes a loose-leaf sheet with a personalized inscription to the previous owner by Caitlin Wunderlich. Clean copy. Record # 34089
Price: $100.00 

The Birth of the Despot: Venice and the Sublime Porte by: Valensi, Lucette; Transl. Denner, Arthur
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The Birth of the Despot: Venice and the Sublime Porte by: Valensi, Lucette; Transl. Denner, Arthur

Hardcover. Ithaca, NY, Cornell University Press, 1st thus, 1993, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, 119 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket, red cloth covers with gilt text on the spine, and interior pages with mustard colored end papers are all clean and bright. Binding is solid. This book is an elegant and graceful account of the transformation of European attitudes towards the Ottoman empire during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. It examines a crucial moment in the long and ambiguous encounter between the Christian and Islamic worlds. Clean copy. Record # 34567
Price: $18.00 

The Book of Symbols: Reflections on Archetypal Images (The Archive for Research in Archetypal Symbolism) by: Editor: Ronnberg, Ami Editor: Martin, Kathleen
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The Book of Symbols: Reflections on Archetypal Images (The Archive for Research in Archetypal Symbolism) by: Editor: Ronnberg, Ami Editor: Martin, Kathleen

Hardcover. Los Angeles, CA, Taschen, 1st, 2010, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, 807 pages, hardcover. Pictorial boards are clean and bright, as are interior pages which were designed to incorporate indented section tabs on the edges. Binding is solid. Contains full-color photography throughout. This book combines original and incisive essays about particular symbols with representative images from all parts of the world and all eras of history. Each of the approximately 350 essays examines a given symbol's psychic background, and how it evokes psychic processes and dynamics. Clean copy. Record # 34518
Price: $32.00 

The Campaigns of Napoleon: The Mind and Method of History's Greatest Soldier by: Chandler, David G.
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The Campaigns of Napoleon: The Mind and Method of History's Greatest Soldier by: Chandler, David G.

Hardcover. NY, Scribner, 23rd Pr., 1966, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, 1172 pages, hardcover. Green dust jacket has a 3" crease on the front, but is still in very good condition overall. Burgundy cloth covers with gilt decorations and interior pages are all clean and bright. Binding is solid. Contains B&W photography and illustrations throughout. Also contains three-color black, white, & red maps throughout. In this engrossing, vivid, and intensively researched volume, esteemed Napoleon scholar David Chandler outlines the military strategy that led the famous French emperor to his greatest victories and to his ultimate downfall. The Campaigns of Napoleon is a masterful analysis and insightful critique of Napoleon's art of war as he himself developed and perfected it in the major military campaigns of his career. This is a large heavy volume, available for DOMESTIC SHIPPING ONLY. Clean copy. Record # 34294
Price: $50.00 

The Charleston Renaissance by: Severens, Martha R.
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The Charleston Renaissance by: Severens, Martha R.

Hardcover. Spartanburg, SC, Saraland Press, 1st, 1998, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, 216 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket has one crease on the front flap, but is still in very good condition. Tan cloth covers with gilt text and interior pages are all clean and bright. Binding is solid. Contains B&W and full-color photography throughout. This book chronicles a dynamic period of Southern history, detailing the artistic legacy of native and national artists whose collective image-making led to Charleston's transformation from a faded Southern capital to a premier tourist destination. This book introduces readers to the city's traditions and lore, and delineates their impact on the art of the day. This is a large-format volume, available for DOMESTIC SHIPPING ONLY. Clean copy. Record # 34470
Price: $22.00 

The Emperor's Table: The Art of Mughal Cuisine by: Husain, SalmaForward: Varma, Pavan K.
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The Emperor's Table: The Art of Mughal Cuisine by: Husain, Salma Forward: Varma, Pavan K.

Hardcover. New Delhi, India, Lustre Press Roli Books, 1st, 2008, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: Good, 143 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket has some edge wear along the top, but is still in good condition overall. Pictorial boards are lightly bumped at the corners. Interior pages are clean and bright. Binding is solid. Contains full-color illustrations throughout. This scarcely available book is a lavishly produced history of Mughal court cuisine. It draws from Persian-language recipe manuscripts and imperial records to reconstruct the flavors and protocols of the Mughal kitchen. Presents dishes served under emperors Babur, Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan, and Aurangzeb, seeking to contextualize them within courtly etiquette and regional influence. With a foreword by diplomat and cultural critic Pavan K. Varma. Clean copy. Record # 34064
Price: $40.00 

The Furniture of Our Forefathers: With Critical Descriptions of Plates by Russell Sturgis by: Singleton, Esther
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The Furniture of Our Forefathers: With Critical Descriptions of Plates by Russell Sturgis by: Singleton, Esther

Hardcover. Garden City, NY, Doubleday, Page & Company, 1st thus, 1913, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: None, 664 pages, hardcover. Brown cloth covers stamped with black text show significant edge wear and rubbing, with bumped corners. Interior pages are clean and bright. Binding is solid, but the hinges are tender. Contains B&W photography and illustrations throughout, with notes on the illustrations by Russell Sturgis. This book is a comprehensive, historically significant work documenting the evolution of American furniture styles, craftsmanship, and domestic interiors from the earliest 17th century settlements through the 19th century. It tracks how European styles transformed upon reaching early American homes. Clean copy. Record # 34614
Price: $22.00 

The Grace of Great Things:Creativity and Innovation by: Grudin, Robert
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The Grace of Great Things:Creativity and Innovation by: Grudin, Robert

Not actual item image. A stock cover is shown for reference. The copy offered for sale is the one described below.Hardcover. New York, Houghton Mifflin, 1st, 1990, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, 257 pages. Spine slightly slanted. Dust jacket with minor patch of de-lamination on upper edge of rear cover. Clean, tight copy. Record # 453951
Price: $12.00 

The History of Modern Painting From Baudelaire to Bonnard: The Birth of a New Vision by: Raynal, Maurice Leymarie Jean
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The History of Modern Painting From Baudelaire to Bonnard: The Birth of a New Vision by: Raynal, Maurice Leymarie Jean

Hardcover. Geneva, Switzerland, Albert Skira, 1st, 1949, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: None, 151 pages, hardcover. Gray cloth boards with embossed lettering are in good condition, despite foxing to the top edge, and minor edge wear. Interior pages are clean and bright. Binding is solid. Contains 82 full-color laid-in plates, all of which are present. This book contains all of the essentials to facilitate the study of the great art movements. This is a large-format volume, available for DOMESTIC SHIPPING ONLY. Previous owner's paste-in is present on the front end page. Light pencil underlining and notes are present throughout. Record # 34264
Price: $22.00 

The Image in Form: Selected Writings of Adrian Stokes by: Stokes, Adrian Editor: Wollheim, Richard
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The Image in Form: Selected Writings of Adrian Stokes by: Stokes, Adrian Editor: Wollheim, Richard

Hardcover. NY, Harper & Row, 1st thus, 1972, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: None, 320 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket is in very good condition despite a fold on the front flap. Yellow cloth covers are clean and bright, as are interior pages. Top edge colored yellow. Binding is solid. Contains B&W photography throughout. Stokes has acquired an almost mythical reputation as one of the finest and most discriminating writers on art. This book deals only with Stokes' critical writing, and with what is necessary to understand it. Contains some of the previous owner's light pencil markings throughout, but they do not interfere with the legibility of any text blocks. Record # 34478
Price: $20.00 

The Linoisfarne Gospels by: Backhouse, Janet
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The Linoisfarne Gospels by: Backhouse, JanetThe Linoisfarne Gospels by: Backhouse, Janet

The Linoisfarne Gospels by: Backhouse, Janet

Softcover. Oxford, U.K., Phaidon House Ltd., Reprint, 1990, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: None, 96 pages, soft cover. Covers are clean and bright, as are interior pages. Binding is solid. Contains B&W and full-color illustrations throughout. This is the first book to make the glories of The Lindisfarne Gospels accessible to a wide public. The Lindisfarne Gospels is a manuscript that was produced in the Northumbrian island monastery of Lindisfarne at the end of the seventh century in honor of Saint Cuthbert, and is one of the world's foremost masterpieces of book painting, considered a treasure of Catholicism. All the essential illuminated pages are reproduced impeccably here in color from an entirely new and accurate set of photographs. Clean copy. Record # 34049
Price: $25.00