Search Results: Art from Adamstown Books

Washington, DC: Graphics International Ltd., 1974. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. N/A. 4to up to 12" tall. White glossy cover with B&W illustration. 4to up to 12" tall. 63 pp. Clean, crisp, unmarked tight copy, a few pressure marks at top of cover. 100 items described and pictured in black and white. Price sheet laid-in. Paperback.

Washington DC: Adams, Davidson & Company, 1967. Book. Good. Soft cover. N/A. 12mo up to 7½" tall. Oblong stapled softcover, 12mo up to 7½" tall, 40 pp. Illustrated throughout in B&W, color cover image is George Inness' Sunset on the Passaic. Sale catalog of American and European paintings, sculpture, and miscellaneous items. Condition: Good+; interior is clean and bright, no markings, no creases and no tears. Cover has some light aging, some soiling mostly to rear, light creasing and edge wear. Paperback.

Munich, Germany: Prestel, 1998. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Oversized HARDCOVER. 224 pp. w/ 202 color and b&w plates. Highlights one of the first and most important European collections of African Art, now held by the University of Zurich at its Volkerkundemuseum. 15 very short essays explore the collection and are followed by the plates. Book Condition : Fine; on spot on top text block. Dust Jacket Condition : a few small spots to rear. This is actually a NEW copy with light wear from display in a co-op environment. .

Chadds Ford PA: Brandywine Conservancy, 1992. Book. New. Soft cover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Oversize softcover guide/catalog to 1992-93 traveling exhibit at the Brandywine River Museum of Art. 87 pp. 51 b&w and 9 color plates plus 6 photos accompany an essay detailing the work of this notable German emigree landscape painter with ties to both Florida and the Delaware Valley. Book Condition : New; some light rubbing to back cover from stacking in Museum Store. a.

Chadds Ford PA: Brandywine River Museum, 2013. Book. New. Soft cover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Oversize SOFTCOVER guide/catalog to 2013 exhibit at the Brandywine River Museum of Art. 79 pp. w/ wraps. Designed to illuminate Wyeth's creative process, this exhibit combined other completed paintings by Wyeth along with extensive pen & ink sketches used in developing The Ides of March. Curatorial essay accompanies b&w and color plates throughout. Book Condition : New. a.

New York NY: Little Brown & Co, 1963. Book. Good. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. New York Graphic Society 1969 5th Printing. Oblong hardcover. Catalog of 73 drawings and sketches for traveling exhibit of 1963-64. 41 b&w plates. Inlaid Brandywine River Museum pamphlet on the Wyeth family and newspaper article of Andrew Wyeth's death. Book Condition : Good; no text marks, gift inscription inside rear cover; toning inside covers; light bumping to spine ends. Dust Jacket Condition : Good; light shelf wear to edges and corners; price clipped..

Brandywine River Museum, 2006. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Oversize hardcover, 80 pp. Several short introductions lead into this collection of watercolors, all in full color plates, by one of N.C. Wyeth's three daughters (all artists) with accompanying text by the subject's daughter. Book Condition : Near Fine; no text marks; minimal wear. Dust Jacket Condition : Very Good; shelf wear along upper edges..

Madison CT: Sound View Press, 1989. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Oversize Hardcover, 538 pp. of this major reference wok on the evolution of American art. Vol. 3 of 3 covers the period from the start of World War I to the end of the painting and sculpture series. Reflects the significant changes in art and taste in Philadelphia during the 20th century. Introductory essay followed by multiple indices (medals and prizes, jurors, advertisers, artists, owners, places). Book Condition : Near Fine; no text marks; very light bumping to spine ends and cover corners from shelving. No Dust Jacket as issued. .

Antwerp Belgium: MIM Publishing Co, 1991. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Oversize hardcover, 440 pp. w/ color and b&w plates throughout. A history of the city of Antwerp in the twentieth century, especially between the World Wars. The focus is on the visual arts as well as demographics, urbanization, industrialization, and the development of the port. Modernism in art and literature are also featured. Book Condition : Very Good; slight discoloration along page edges; no internal markings. Dust Jacket Condition : Good; shelf wear to edges; rubbing to rear DJ; one inch tear to top left rear. .

New York NY: La Boetie in Association with Robert K. Brown, 1972. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Side-stapled softcover, c. 40 pp. Catalog to accompany 1972 exhibit. Covers works by artists of the Vienna Secession and Wiener Werkstaette and the influence of the Art Nouveau movement. B&w plates comprise the second half of this booklet. Book Condition: Very Good; no text marks; very light soiling to covers; light wear to cover corners..

Totowa NJ: Rowman and Littlefield, 1971. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Part of The Besterman World Bibliographies series. This bibliography surveys the following subject groupings : Art, Archaelogy,Architecture, Towns and Town Planning, Ceramics, Painting, Posters, Cinematography, and Special Subjects. Book Condition : Very Good; unmarked. No Dust Jacket..

Ephrata PA: Science Press, 1983. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Science Press 1983 Christmas keepsake. Limited edition, 871 of 1200. Oblong hardcover,168 pp. Richly illustrated with b&w and color photos thoughout. Divided into two parts, the first section covers depictions from the 18th and 19th centuries. The second part, organized alphabetically, presents pieces by modern artists along with their comments. Includes Hattie Brunner, David Brumbach, Warren Rohrer, Florence Taylor, and more. Book Condition : Near Fine; no text marks; binding tight; semi-circular scratch at center rear cover. No Dust Jacket as issued. .

Philadelphia PA: Gross McCleaf Gallery, 1982. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Side-stapled softcover, 9 pp. w/ 4 color plates. Booklet for Philadelphia gallery exhibit, 02/12 - 03/01/1982. Presents four paintings from Sosson's Central Divide series. Book Condition : Very Good ; no text marks; very light wear..

West Chester PA: Chester County Historical Society, 1998. Book. Illus. by Barclay Rubincam. Very Good. Soft cover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Oblong SOFTCOVER, color illustrated wraps, 87 pp.w/ color and b&w plates throughout. Published to accompany an exhibition in 1998-99 in West Chester, PA. Fully illustrates 70 works and includes an illustrated exhibition essay, with biographical information about this Chester County, PA, artist. Book Condition: Very Good; no text marks; light rubbing to covers..

New York NY: Pantheon, 1988. Book. Good Plus. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 1st American Edition. Hardcover, 126 pp. w/ color and b& w plates and photographs throughout. Examines the work of Bonnard, an important transitional figure between Impressionism and Modernism, at his home on the Cote d'Azur where he produced many of his best works. Book Condition : Good+; no text marks; light spotting to top text block. Dust Jacket Condition : Good+; some shelf wear along edges..

London, England: Sotheby Parke Bernet, 1980. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Richly illustrated reference work spanning several centuries of British watercolor painting. Organized alphabetically by artist name, a list of their works in the collection, and a small b&w example. 17 pages, 2 color plates per page, at the front of the book. Book Condition : Near Fine; no text marks; light bump to bottom spine end. Dust Jacket Condition : Near Fine; very light shelf wear to edges..

New York: Grand Central Art Galleries, Inc., 1984. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Continued title: An Exhibition Celebrating the Tradition of American Painting and Sculpture. Presented at the Grand Central Art Galleries in New York, 10/19 - 11//10/1984. 47 pp. w/41 color plates. Wildlife depictions grouped into 19th and 20th century artists, and a second section for contemporary masters. Book Condition : Very Good; no text marks; light cover corner curling; a few small marks to covers..

Chadds Ford PA: Brandywine River Museum, 1979. Book. Near Fine. Soft cover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Staplebound oblong softcover, 48 pp. Catalog to accompany 1979 exhibit at the Brandywine River Museum. Includes an interview with the artist. Over 20 plates, mostly color, as well as b&w photos. Book Condition : Near Fine; no text marks; a few small creases to rear cover..

Sandwich MA: Sandwich Glass Museum, 1992. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Oversize side-stapled softcover, 32 pp. w/ 44 color photos throughout. Guidebook to the permanent collection of the Sandwich Glass Museum featuring Early Blown Wares; Mold-Blown Glass; Pressed Glass; Cut and Engraved Glass; Novelty Items and Ornamenting Techniques; and, Trevaise Ware. Book Condition : Very Good; no text marks; light wear to covers..

Rodman Wanamaker, 1926. Book. Good. Soft cover. 24mo - over 5 - 5¾" tall. Oblong side-stapled softcover, 19 pp. w/ 2 b&w plates. 5 1/2" x 8". Privately published by owner of the two paintings in 1926. Includes commentary on the paintings and a short biography of the artist.Book Condition : Good; no text marks; issue is creasing, tearing, and edge wear to the outer wraps; light musty smell; light soiling to wraps..