The Story of Art
by E. H. Gombrich
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- Seller
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Grange-over-Sands , Cumbria, United Kingdom
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About This Item
There are some marks on pastedowns/endpapers front & back where protective plastic cover was adhered (now removed). previous owner's inscription to front endpaper & faint tanning on top edge; o/w, this is a nice clean copy in a clean dustwrapper
Synopsis
The Story of Art is an introduction to art, written by E. H. Gombrich. First published in 1950, it is widely regarded both as a seminal work of criticism, and as one of the most accessible introductions to the visual arts. It was originally intended for younger readers. It has sold over seven million copies to become the best selling art book of all time. It is currently in its 16th edition and has been translated into approximately 30 languages.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Over-Sands Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 222333
- Title
- The Story of Art
- Author
- E. H. Gombrich
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Phaidon
- Date Published
- 1967
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Art & Architecture;
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About the Seller
Over-Sands Books
Biblio member since 2005
Grange-over-Sands , Cumbria
About Over-Sands Books
Over-Sands Books traded for twenty five years on the Railway Station at Grange-over-Sands and is now trading online.
'This has to be one of the most peaceful (there are few trains) bookshops in the country, with surely the best view'.
'This has to be one of the most peaceful (there are few trains) bookshops in the country, with surely the best view'.
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