Masterpieces of Ivory from the Walters Art Gallery
by Randall, Richard H., Jr
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- VG/VG- light wear to corners and edges of dust jacket, as well as some minor scuffing/soiling.
- ISBN 10
- 0933920423
- ISBN 13
- 9780933920422
- Seller
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Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
New York: Hudson Hills Press / Walters Art Gallery, 1985. First. Hardcover. VG/VG- light wear to corners and edges of dust jacket, as well as some minor scuffing/soiling.. Crimson cloth/boards. Gilt lettering on spine. Blind stamp design on front cover. Glossy white dj with color illus., black lettering, and French folds. 338 pp. with 722 illustrations, including 100 color plates. With a general introduction to ivories by Richard H. Randall, Jr. and specific chapters on ivories of Ancient Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan, Roman, Late Byzantine, Islamic, Early Medieval, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and other kinds of ivories, including Consular Diptychs. With a concordance. Comprehensive.
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- Bookseller
- Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 165600
- Title
- Masterpieces of Ivory from the Walters Art Gallery
- Author
- Randall, Richard H., Jr
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - VG/VG- light wear to corners and edges of dust jacket, as well as some minor scuffing/soiling.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- ISBN 10
- 0933920423
- ISBN 13
- 9780933920422
- Publisher
- Hudson Hills Press / Walters Art Gallery
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1985
- Keywords
- European Decorative Arts; Ivories; Walters Art Gallery ; Walters Art Gallery; Ivories ; ;
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About the Seller
Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB
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About Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB
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