5-star Rated The Painful Birth Of The Art Book Deluxe Edition [8uCDSmrW]

The Painful Birth of Art Books

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Product Details

This first edition, published by Thames and Hudson in 1988, is a true collector's item. Featuring a dark ochre octavo cover and light ochre endpapers, it is housed in a white and brown jacket that complements its elegant design. The book boasts 64 pages filled with illustrations, all presented in a format that measures 22 cm. A testament to its condition, the hardcover is near fine, now encapsulated in archival mylar to protect its timeless appeal. Key features include:

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