New York: Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1877 Book. Very Good +. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo. 165 (7) pp, introduction, list of b&w tissue protected illustrations, I. Contemporary Art in England, II. Contemporary Art in France, Contemporary Art in Germany. Mylar Protected. Inked inscription on prelim. Only the slightest wear to head & tail spine, and fore-edge tips to an otherwise bright and shiny boards with only slightly cracked front hinge, and two small chips and a closed tears to ffep. A few instances of foxing to either tissue and/or adjacent page, else, clean, tight and strong binding with no underlining, highlighting or marginalia. Brown cloth with ornate gilt decoration to front board and spine, and gilt edges..

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Bookseller: West Side Book Shop, ABAA (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 003450
Title: Contemporary Art in Europe
Author: Benjamin, S. G. W
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good +
Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Harper & Brothers, Publishers
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1877
Keywords: ART HISTORY EUROPE SURVEY
Bookseller catalogs: ART HISTORY;
Size: 8vo

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