London: Thames and Hudson (1976) , 1976. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 12mo 7" - 7. A particularly fine-looking copy of this addition to the series, the Walter Neurath memorial lectures. Sterling condition hardcover copy, with unbruised tips, tight binding, and clean internals, showing only very slight shelf- and edge-wear; not ex-library, with neither underlining nor highlighting anywhere. The covers consist of an unusually sharp-looking blue cloth, with gilt lettering to cover and spine, gilt bordering to front cover. Bright and shiny dust jacket, illustrated, showing only very minor wear, protected by a plastic coat, dust jacket not being price-clipped. Volume contains scholarly apparatus in the form of, e.g., notes, index, and bibliography.[6], 7-72 pp., including a list of illustrations.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 #: 346883
Title: Means and ends: Reflections on the history of fresco painting
Author: Gombrich, E.H
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Thames and Hudson (1976)
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1976
Size: 12mo 7" - 7
Weight: 0.00 lbs
Keywords: E.H. Gombrich|fresco paintings|art history|Walter Neurath Memorial Lectures

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