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Large illustrated "Art of the World"

Currency:USD Category:Western Americana Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 300.00 USD
Large illustrated  Art of the World
The Art of the World, 1896, Vol. 1, edited by Ripley Hitchcock and published by D. Appleton & Company. Well over 100 gilt pages of illustrations (some with matting), text, and protective onion-skin leaves of paper. The subject matter of this handsome book is world art, "Illustrated in the paintings, statuary, and architecture of the World`s Colombian Exposition." The illustrations are crisp--many in color, and the book is in fine condition. The cover is an impressive medium-blue with gold and black details, and gold lettering. Tucked away in the pages are: dried roses and carnations, pink fabric with gold letters reading "Our Little Boy", A handmade clipart "Puss in Boots" story book, and an October 1931 edition of "Vaughn-Ragsdale Store News" featuring ads for hats (only 74 cents!) and other accoutrements. Book bears age-related wear along the cover edges and spine, including foxing, staining, and some wear-through on the covers. This fantastic coffee table book would make a fascinating addition to any collection of art history texts.City: County: State: