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A Birthday Book
by Rockwell Kent
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Very Good+/No dust jacket issued
- Seller
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SANDY, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
New York: Random House, 1951. Limited Numbered Signed. Hardcover. Very Good+/No dust jacket issued. Rockwell Kent. Signed to colophon by Rockwell Kent, the illustrator, and numbered as 658 out of a 1850 limited run.
Toning to pages and some slight discoloration to both paste down pages. Small pencil mark to upper corner of front paste down. Binding is tight and interior is quite clean with black and white illustrations. Some light soil to front and back linen covered boards as well as some tanning to the linen. Light soiling to spine ends as well as some wear to the fabric.
Overall a very good+ edition of this copy.
Rockwell Kent was a multifaceted individual with a diverse range of talents and interests. His accomplishments as a dairy farmer, artist, architect, explorer/sailor, political activist, and writer showcase his versatility. Kent's ability to excel in various fields is reminiscent of the Renaissance ideal of a well rounded individual.
Kent had a willingness to express criticisms of popular policies of his time. He encouraged artists and writers to be independent and commit to their convictions. The New York Times characterized him as a "thoughtful, troublesome, profoundly independent, odd and kind man."
His contribution to the art of book making in the United States further solidifies his place in literary history. Kent's unique signature, both as a writer and illustrator, has left a lasting imprint on the cultural landscape.
Toning to pages and some slight discoloration to both paste down pages. Small pencil mark to upper corner of front paste down. Binding is tight and interior is quite clean with black and white illustrations. Some light soil to front and back linen covered boards as well as some tanning to the linen. Light soiling to spine ends as well as some wear to the fabric.
Overall a very good+ edition of this copy.
Rockwell Kent was a multifaceted individual with a diverse range of talents and interests. His accomplishments as a dairy farmer, artist, architect, explorer/sailor, political activist, and writer showcase his versatility. Kent's ability to excel in various fields is reminiscent of the Renaissance ideal of a well rounded individual.
Kent had a willingness to express criticisms of popular policies of his time. He encouraged artists and writers to be independent and commit to their convictions. The New York Times characterized him as a "thoughtful, troublesome, profoundly independent, odd and kind man."
His contribution to the art of book making in the United States further solidifies his place in literary history. Kent's unique signature, both as a writer and illustrator, has left a lasting imprint on the cultural landscape.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Parrish Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 4841
- Title
- A Birthday Book
- Author
- Rockwell Kent
- Illustrator
- Rockwell Kent
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Jacket Condition
- No dust jacket issued
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Limited Numbered Signed
- Publisher
- Random House
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1951
- Keywords
- Salamina, Maxfield Parrish, Federic Remington, Norman Rockwell, The Big Why, Labor Union, Moby Dick, Leaves of Grass, Erewhon, Faust, Candide, The Decameron, Shakespeare, Beowulf
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Parrish Books
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About the Seller
Parrish Books
Biblio member since 2006
SANDY, Oregon
About Parrish Books
Parrish Books is a full-time on-line dealer in fine collectible books in business since 2002. With specialities in signed limited editions and many favorite authors including Ray Bradbury, Richard Bach, Tom Clancy, John Updike, Kurt Vonnegut, Edward Gorey and Maurice Sendak. We specialize in exceptional customer service and quality packaging of all orders.
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