A. J. Casson: My Favourite Watercolours 1919 to 1957
by Casson, A. J
- Used
- near fine
- first
- Condition
- near fine
- ISBN 10
- 0920016138
- ISBN 13
- 9780920016138
- Seller
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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About This Item
n.p.: Cerebrus / Prentice Hall, 1982. Undetermined. near fine. 1st Edition. 142,[1]pp. Square folio. Original brown leatherette, spine title in gilt with ornament to front board in same. Illustrated dust jacket; edges slightly rubbed, minor shelf wear to crown and foot. Jacket with minor soiling. Frontis; 30 full colour plates from paintings. A tight clean copy near fine Beautifully printed edition from one of Canada's most well known artists. As a member of the Group of Seven, his work has touched millions; here he shows himself at his most personal, with a selection of his favourite pieces. Lavishly illustrated; a treasure. 1982
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- Bookseller
- Aquila Books
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 102841
- Title
- A. J. Casson: My Favourite Watercolours 1919 to 1957
- Author
- Casson, A. J
- Format/Binding
- Undetermined
- Book Condition
- Used - near fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0920016138
- ISBN 13
- 9780920016138
- Publisher
- Cerebrus / Prentice Hall
- Place of Publication
- n.p.
- Date Published
- 1982
- Keywords
- Casson, A. J.|Canadian Artist|Canadian Painting|Group of Seven|Landscape|Watercolour|Watercolour Painters
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