An Artist in America
by Benton, Thomas Hart
- Used
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
New York: Robert M. McBride & Company, 1937. First edition. First edition, limited issue signed by Thomas Hart Benton on the limitation page. The so-called "Missouri Edition." xii, 276 pp. Bound in publisher's blue cloth with blindstamped front board, gilt spine lettering. Illustrated. Former owner's name on paste down, offsetting to endpapers, else Fine in Near Fine dust jacket, spine slightly sunned. An attractive signed limited edition of the acclaimed American artist's memoir.
Reviews
On Jan 4 2012, Runningman said:
A classic and worth getting Benton's late-revised printing as he revised it several times as he aged. The description of the copy was understated as it was in virtually mint condition upon receipt. Wonderful volume for lovers of this artist.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140945085
- Title
- An Artist in America
- Author
- Benton, Thomas Hart
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Robert M. McBride & Company
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1937
- Keywords
- signed, Missouri edition, art, artist, painting
- Bookseller catalogs
- Art;
Terms of Sale
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2010
Portland, Oregon
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
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- Cloth
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- Gilt
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- Spine
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- Jacket
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- First Edition
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- Sunned
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