Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
University of California Press, 2004. Hardcover. As New. 8vo, hardcover. As new condition, including dj. Covers and contents crisp, clean, unworn, no marking or writing. Binding square and tight. 236 pp., sev. illus.
Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
Published by University of California Press, 2004. 1st USA edition.. Hardback. Nearly Fine/Nearly Fine. Illustrated by Peale, Charles Willson. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. Biography: A portrait painter who produced an unparalleled body of work, including the iconic Artist in His Museum, Peale was also a revolutionary soldier, a radical activist, an impresario of moving pictures, a natural historian, an inventor, and the proprietor of one of the first modern museums. Black boards, gilt title to spine. B/w illustrations. Red ink stamp to vertical edge of text block (examination copy, not for resale). Contents clean. Dustwrapper slightly faded to spine, small charity price label to rear panel.
Los Angeles, California, USA: University of California Press. bound in crisp black cloth with bright gilt tiles to spine, this dated 2004 hardcover First Edition is VG in VG dustjacket(unclipped). XX1V/236pp with Preface, 8 Chapters, 49 Plates, Notes and Index. Red rubber stamp to fore-edge, "Examination Copy not for Resale", ( Review copy paperwork enclosed) otherwise as new! . Very Good. Hardcover.. First Ediiton. 2004.
University of California Press, 2004-08-09. Hardcover. Like New. 9x6x1. Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Minor shelf wear. Jacket slightly sunned. Owner's name on front end page, else unmarked. xxix, 236 p., ill., 23 cm. "At last, Charles Willson Peale is revealed, compleat and complex: as the familiar and essential artist and scientist, to be sure, but also as the patriot, parent, publicist, and more. David Ward's astute examination of this unique polymath introduces unexpected aspects of the man and, in so doing, sheds new light on the genius of the American Enlightenment. A masterly portrait, and an interpretive tour de force." - Charles C. Eldredge, author of Tales from the Easel: American Narrative Paintings
Size: 9x6x1; Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Minor shelf wear. Jacket slightly sunned. Owner's name on front end page, else unmarked. xxix, 236 p., ill., 23 cm. "At last, Charles Willson Peale is revealed, compleat and complex: as the familiar and essential artist and scientist, to be sure, but also as the patriot, parent, publicist, and more. David Ward's astute examination of this unique polymath introduces unexpected aspects of the man and, in so doing, sheds new light on the genius of the American Enlightenment. A masterly portrait, and an interpretive tour de force."-Charles C. Eldredge, author of Tales from the Easel: American Narrative Paintings.
University of California Press, 2004. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 6x0x9. Publisher's hardback in better than very good condition: firm and square, strong joints. Complete with original dustjacket, not showing any tears or chips. Contents tight and clean; no pen-marks. Not from a library so no such stamps or labels. Thus a tidy book in very presentable condition.
Size: 6x0x9; Publisher's hardback in better than very good condition: firm and square, strong joints. Complete with original dustjacket, not showing any tears or chips. Contents tight and clean; no pen-marks. Not from a library so no such stamps or labels. Thus a tidy book in very presentable condition.
Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 236 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 236 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Size: 9x6x1; Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Minor shelf wear. Jacket slightly sunned. Owner's name on front end page, else unmarked. xxix, 236 p., ill., 23 cm. "At last, Charles Willson Peale is revealed, compleat and complex: as the familiar and essential artist and scientist, to be sure, but also as the patriot, parent, publicist, and more. David Ward's astute examination of this unique polymath introduces unexpected aspects of the man and, in so doing, sheds new light on the genius of the American Enlightenment. A masterly portrait, and an interpretive tour de force."-Charles C. Eldredge, author of Tales from the Easel: American Narrative Paintings.
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dentelle: Borders on the inner edge of a book with a lacy pattern, most often gilt. Popular in France during the 18th century on covers of books, used more on the inside of modern books.