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The Biography of a Painting
by Shahn, Ben
- Used
- Good
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Spray, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
New York: Paragraphic Books, 1966. First Edition. Softcover. Good. 4to 11" - 13" tall. Ben Shahn. A perfectly serviceable reference copy; nothing fancy, but complete and sturdy, with the previous owner's bookplate over a penned inscription at title page top (hopefully not an inscription by Ben Shahn himself). Printed, illustrated wraps are soiled and scuffed, but the interior is nice. Published in stated First Printing state in New York, 1966. 99 pp. and with 74 illustrations, being paintings and drawings. The author's cursive text is reproduced in facsimile from his calligraphy, which is printed in both sepia and black.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.
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- Bookseller
- Structure, Verses, Agency Books - Member, I.O.B.A.
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 346345
- Title
- The Biography of a Painting
- Author
- Shahn, Ben
- Illustrator
- Ben Shahn
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Paragraphic Books
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1966
- Size
- 4to 11" - 13" tall
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Ben Shahn|art history|Israeli artists|Jewish artists
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About the Seller
Structure, Verses, Agency Books - Member, I.O.B.A.
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Spray, Oregon
About Structure, Verses, Agency Books - Member, I.O.B.A.
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