New York: The Viking Press, 1967 A synthesis of lucid historical account and exceptional pictorial revelation of ancient Mexico. Lavishly illustrated with black-and-white and color photos. From the collection of Sanje (Frank) Elliott, Buddhist mentor, artist, and friend to many. Condition notes: 160 numbered pp; HB w/DJ. Pages: clean, bright, tight; all edges modestly sunned, gift inscription inked to first free end page. Cover: teal cloth, gilt titles spine; minimal shelfwear, extrems barely worn, top edge a bit foxed. DJ: unclipped, glossy white, color photo front, black titles front/spine; moderate edge/shelfwear w/small to medium closed tears and chips, head tattered with partial loss of author's name, front flap creased, front edge near spine is faded. Heavy.

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Bookseller: Independent Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 039388
Title: Arts of Ancient Mexico
Author: Soustelle, Jacques
Illustrator: Claude Arthaud and F. Hebert-Stevens (photographers)
Format/Binding: Cloth
Book Condition: Used - VG (+)
Jacket Condition: VG (-)
Quantity Available: 1
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: The Viking Press
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1967
Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12"
Keywords: Art, Mexico, ancient

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Independent Books deals in used, antiquarian, and rare collectible volumes. Our books are in great condition -- we provide value to you by offering the book in the best condition for the best price, and we frequently have one-of-a-kind collectibles in extraordinary shape. A tremendous resource for the discriminating collector/connoisseur. Service and client satisfaction are our hallmarks. We are glad to conduct research or locate a difficult-to-find title. Our book rating standards are as follows; nearly all of our stock is VG or better: As New (AN)-just as states, clean, bright, tight, no defects. Fine-AN, but not as bright, minor marks or other minor defects. Very Good (VG)-small to modest tears, chips, marks, cocked etc. Good (G)-not so much, with larger tears or chips, possibly soiled, cocked, etc. Fair-ugly, with pages or large areas of DJ missing or other major defects. Poor(P)-truly ugly, disbound or requiring other major rehabilitation. We stabilize most minor defects with archival quality materials, and with few exceptions, these stabilizations are reversible

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Foxed: Foxing is the age related browning, or brown-yellowish spots, that can occur to book paper over time. When this aging process...
Spine: The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
Edges: The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
Sunned: Damage done to a book cover or dust jacket caused by exposure to direct sunlight. Very strong fluorescent light can cause slight...
Cloth: "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
Shelfwear: Minor wear resulting from a book being place on, and taken from a bookshelf, especially along the bottom edge.
Gilt: The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...