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THE FAMILY OF MAN
by Steichen, Edward; Sandburg, Carl
- Used
- first
- Condition
- Near fine in near fine dust jacket.
- Seller
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Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
New York: Maco Magazine Corporation, 1955. First thus. Near fine in near fine dust jacket.. First trade edition of this catalogue of "the greatest photographic exhibition of all time" (cover) at the MoMA, preceded only by a so-called deluxe edition. This collection of photographs of people in life, death, happiness, war, despair, and play features iconic images from the likes of Dorthea Lange, Loomis Dean, and Jack Delano, as well as lesser-known photographers. A beautiful copy of the catalogue of this landmark exhibition. 11'' x 8.25''. Original cloth-backed white boards with gilt stamping. Original unclipped ($3.95) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in black and white. 192 pages. Jacket with mild edgewear, a bit of rubbing; one tiny closed tear, a touch of sunning to spine. Binding with a hint of bumping to lower corners. Sharp and bright.
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- Bookseller
- Type Punch Matrix
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 46670
- Title
- THE FAMILY OF MAN
- Author
- Steichen, Edward; Sandburg, Carl
- Book Condition
- Used - Near fine in near fine dust jacket.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First thus
- Publisher
- Maco Magazine Corporation
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1955
- Keywords
- 20th century,Post-WWII,1950s,US American,Photography,Exhibition Material
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About the Seller
Type Punch Matrix
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Silver Spring, Maryland
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