Rodchenko
by German Karginov
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Near Fine
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: Thames and Hudson , 1979. First edition. Cloth. Fine/Near Fine. 11" by 8.5". Not Stated. An incredibly smart copy of this profusely illustrated work on Russian Soviet artist Alexander Rodchenko, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. A fantastic copy of this comprehensive work on Russian Soviet artist Alexander Rodchenko (1891-1956). Rodchenko was one of the founders of constructivism and suprematism, and is known as one of the prominent figures of Russian and Soviet design. The first edition of this work. Containing two hundred and eleven in-text illustrations, may of which are in colour.Written by German Karginov. In the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, excellent, with just a small mark to the rear board, otherwise no discernible shelf wear. Original unclipped dust wrapper is lovely and bright, with just light edgewear and a very small closed tear to the head of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 799J13
- Title
- Rodchenko
- Author
- German Karginov
- Illustrator
- Not Stated
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Thames and Hudson
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1979
- Size
- 11" by 8.5"
- Keywords
- art russia russian alexander rodchenko russia suprematism constructivism
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Rooke Books
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BATH, Somerset
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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- Shelf Wear
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- Cloth
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- First Edition
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- Fine
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- Spine
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