Search Results: Titles starting with A from Aruna Mettler

The book cover almost appears hand made. It is stings of jute on hard cover. The pages show aging and are to be handled delicately.
I felt something when I held the book and began to read it touched my heart. Abe wrote years later "My mother worked steadily without complaining. She cooked, made clothing, planted litte garden. She coughed at times, and often would have to lie down. We did not know she was ill. One day when she was lying down she motioned me to come near. And when I stood by her bed she reached out one hand as if to embrace me, and pointing to my sister Sarah said in a whisper " Be good to her Abe!" And closed her eyes.

There thosands of book on the life of Abraham Lincoln. This ten volumes are RARE AND HISTORICAL. "This has full and Authorized Record of his Private life and Public career. By his two private secretaries. John G. Nicolay and John Hay. With the assistance of Robert Todd Lincoln and the private papers and manuscripts in his possession."Rare Photographs, Maps, Private and Official Papers in Facsimilie.
The ten volumes are in very good shape. Vol. 6 has a slight tare on the top of the spine. The insie papes are all in good condition. This collection is a treasue of American History.

Making of the book in words : "Andrew Wyeth supervised this book step by step. The paintings to be reproduced (almost entire body of his major work) were photographed directly from the originals for this book." Illustration have inscriptions..
Andrew Wyeth grew up surrounded with art and artists. His father Newell C. Wyeth was a distinguished illustrator of his day. His two sister also were artists.
This book is a rare gem. And a part of American History.

This book is in good condition. Sight aging on the cover.

This book is in an excelelnt condition. It goes into the nature of art and its relationship with philosphy.
What is Art? Art as an Intution. A very unique take on art and interesting reading.

This Atlas is unusal and comprehensive volume of its kind. It is story of American battle for independence with help of maps, may of which have been reproduced over 250 years ago. The publisher was able to work directly with the original engravings.

Theis book is in box case with three books. It is in excellent condition. Almost new. It is the story of how American precidency was created and the power behind it. Fascinating book to have. Great resource for School and college students.
Amazing photographs and illustrations.