SAM FRANCIS by Selz, Peter; Einstein, Susan - 1975

New York: H.N. Abrams, 1982. revised. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Off-white cloth boards, stamped design on front cover, blue spine lettering; glossy, color illustrated dust jacket with red lettering, bw illustrated end pages, 296 pp, profusely illustrated with 217 illustrations, including 82 in full color. Contents include:Sam Francis / Peter Selz -- Plates -- A selection of poems written about the artist -- The prints of Sam Francis: Lithographs and silkscreens / Susan Einstein -- Monotypes and other recent prints / Jan Butterfield. Also includes bibliographical references (pages 288-292) and index and essays by Susan Einstein and Jan Butterfield.

New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1975. First edition and first printing. Oblong hardcover. 260 pages. Features text by Peter Selz, an essay by Susan Einstein and with some poems inspired by Francis' artworks. Includes 185 illustrations with 45 in color, biographical outline, selected bibliography, and an index.. A tight near fine copy in cloth boards in a near fine dust jacket. A very nice copy of what remains one of the better monographs on Francis.

H.N. Abrams, 1982-01-01. hardcover. Good. 9x6x1. Hardback--exlibrary--otherwise, excellent condition

New York: Abrams, 1982. Reprint. hardcover. fine/fine. Sam Francis. Essays on his prints by Susan Einstein and Jan Butterfield. 217 illustrations, 82 color plates. 296 pages. Thick oblong 4to, white cloth, d.w. New York: Abrams, (1982). Revised Edition. A fine copy in a fine dust wrapper.<br/><br/>

New York: Abrams, 1982. Book. Near fine condition. Hardcover. Revised edition. Quarto (4to). 296 pages of text. Original hardcover binding with a small bump to the top of the spine; otherwise almost new condition. Unclipped dustjacket with minimal shelfwear and minor sunning to the spine; protected in archival mylar. Contains 217 illustrations, including 82 plates in full color. The text is clean and unmarked. First published in 1975, this full-scale book on Francis is enlarged and brought up to date. First printing of the Revised Edition..

H.N. Abrams, 1982-01-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1982. Some light spoiling to cloth, light toning to sheet edges, lacks jacket and slipcase, presumably because this was an out-of-series sample copy. Oblong (10.75 x 11.5 inches). 296 pages. Profusely illustrated. Original cloth. Deluxe revised edition, one of 150 copies signed by Francis, this copy marked "sample." With essays on Francis' prints by Susan Einstein and Jan Butterfield.

(FRANCIS, SAM). Selz, Peter, Susan Einstein & Jan Butterfield. SAM FRANCIS - AN EXTRAORDINARY SIGNED ASSOCIATION COPY. Signed by the Artist. New York. 1975 (1982).: Harry N. Abrams Incorporated, Second Revised Edition (First Thus). Large Oblong 4to. Cloth in Illustrated Jacket. Artist Monograph. Fine/Fine. 296pp, 82 color and 135 b&w illustrations. With a biography and bibliography. This is the revised edition of the first comprehensive monograph on the late American abstract artist Sam Francis. A brand new, pristine example of the preferred 1982 version that includes a well illustrated thirty-two page supplemental essay on his graphic work not found in the first issue additionally bearing the BOLDLY SIGNED PRESENTATION "For Connie, love + kisses, Sam" to his close friend and author of the catalogue raisonné of his graphic work Connie Lembark in black ink on the half title page. PLEASE NOTE: Additional shipping costs are required for this item beyond our standard rates due to… Read More

This book is in good condition. There is some wear on the front, back, spine, edges and corner of the cover. There is some dog-earring on the right corner pages of the book. The pages are white, crisp and clear of any markings. "This is a history of the visual arts produced in the geographical area that now constitutes the United States. Such a book is difficult to title. A History of United States Art sounds awkward and logically might even be construed to exclude the arts of the colonial period. Thus, with apologies to our northern and southern neighbors, I use the title A History of American Art, knowing full well that the terms America and the United States are not synonymous...." - Preface from A History of American Art

G K Hall, Boston, 1985. Apparent First Edition. Cloth. Fine/No Dust Jacket. 272pp; More than 1500 annotated entries on the art made by native inhabitants of Mesoamerica in the 3000 years before the Spanish conquest in 1521; Embossed owners stamp on half-title page; I found a handful of checkmarks in the book; Otherwise pages are tight and clean; Cover is as new; Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1 - 2 pounds. Category: Art & Design; ISBN: 081618562X. ISBN/EAN: 9780816185627. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 104211. . 9780816185627

Fernando Villaverde Ediciones, 2006. 1st Edition . Hardcover. New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Signed by and presented to me in village of Riba-roja d'Ebre where the author resides. Many colour illustrations. No pagination. Some slight shelf wear. Raffles Bookstore Norfolk All orders normally dispatched within one working day. We will gladly supply further images or more information if required. Discounts available for multiple orders

New York: The Viking Press, 1949. Second Printing Before Publication. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good +. 8vo. Pp. 390. Illustrated with b&w photo reproductions. Index. Bound in scarlet cloth with cover design (top hat, walking stick), gilt lettering stamped on spine. A Fine copy in price-clipped dust jacket. A very well preserved copy, with only slight chipping to fresh, bright dust jacket. Bookseller inventory E06191X2F.

Kipling, Rudyard: The Elephant's Child, Just So Stories Series. 1942 First Edition Thus, Garden City Publishing. Beautifully illustrated by R.F. Rojankovsky. CHILDREN'S BOOK. Story Summary: "Because of his 'satiable curiosity' about what the crocodile has for dinner, the elephant's child and all elephants thereafter have long trunks." Used. VG condition/ No DJ included. Unpaged. 7 X 9 1/2

THE BEAUTIES OF WASHINGTON IRVING. ILLUSTRATED BY GEORGE CRUIKSHANK. PUBLISHED BY WILLIAM TEGG, LONDON, 1866. Reprint . Pocket Edition 4 X 5/58. 373 5/8. pages, plus adverts. USED. Good condition. All gilting still visible on titling on spine. Foxed on a a few pages.

Jackson, Shirley: Famous Sally (1966, Stated First Printing, A Harlin Quist Book) Pictures by Chas. B. Slackman. Cover design by John Bradford. Children's book. RARE. Used. Exlib. VG/Good. Unclipped $3.35 net price dust jacket. Missing brown front free endpaper. . BY SHIRLEY JACKSON AUTHOR OF "THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE". "No one in the world knows Sally's name – and that Sally decides, must be changed. How can she make everyone in the world know who she is? Sally's imagination is equal to her determination, and she marches through all the cities of her fanciful world educating the world to her name. A charming, whimsical conceit, her story is certain to delight readers of all ages."

RARE! Freetown: Sierra Leone Adult Education Association, January 1994. Staple-Bound Pamphlet. Fine. Interior pristine. Securely bound with two clean staples. Rubbing to covers. 39 pages.

Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A.: Cincinnati Art Museum, 1987. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Quarto. 243 pages, illustrated, dj slight edgewear, nice copy..

Auction Catalogue, Tuesday 15 April 1997. Christie's Amsterdam: African, Oceanic and Indonesian Art from the Van Lier Collection.
Amsterdam: Christie's Amsterdam, 1997. Softcover, measuring 8.25" x 10.50" in glossy photographic wraps, 98pp., photograph illustrations throughout. Staple binding, with slight tear on second leaf, otherwise in very good + condition. Please see photos for specifics. A portion of all book sales from Babcock & 68th are donated to charity.