Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 2002. Hardcover. 4to. Grey cloth with gilt spine lettering, pictorial dust jacket. xiv, 132pp. Extensive full-page illustrations. Near fine/near fine. A superb, tight and handsome first edition of this far-ranging gathering of the renowned Chicago photojournalist's black and white images from across the globe and across many decades. Inscribed and signed quite large and bold in black fineline on the front flyleaf: "For ERNIE -- / A craftsman of the / old school, an intellectual / & a man at home in / many worlds -- a brain -- / with love -- / Art Shay / May 21 02."

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Bookseller: Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts, ABAA (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 41622
Title: Animals: Photographs
Author: SHAY, Art
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
ISBN 10: 0252027426
ISBN 13: 9780252027420
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Place of Publication: Urbana
Date Published: 2002
Bookseller catalogs: Books; Photography; Natural History;

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Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts accepts most major credit cards and PayPal. Checks are welcome. Institutions will be accommodated as their procedures require. Every effort has been made to describe each book and any defects accurately. If an item proves unsatisfactory for any reason, it may be returned within seven days. We would appreciate a courtesy call if an item is being returned. Member ABAA, ILAB, MWABA, The Manuscript Society.

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