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Beautiful Decorative Spine • Illustrated • Early 20th Century Collier Edition
Description
Step into the elegance of early 20th-century art publishing with this beautifully bound 1911 edition of Famous Paintings as Seen and Described by Famous Writers, edited by Esther Singleton.
Published by P. F. Collier & Son of New York, this volume showcases celebrated artworks paired with literary descriptions from notable writers—an appealing blend of art, history, and storytelling.
Beyond its content, this book stands out as a decorative antique piece, featuring a richly patterned cloth binding and an eye-catching gilt-stamped spine—perfect for display in libraries, offices, or curated interiors.
Details
- Year: 1911
- Editor: Esther Singleton
- Publisher: P. F. Collier & Son (New York)
- Illustrations: Numerous black-and-white plates
- Binding: Original cloth hardcover with gilt data-start="1477" data-end="1714">
- Structurally sound with tight binding
- Moderate wear to edges and spine ends (consistent with age)
- Gilt spine decoration remains attractive and visible
- Interior pages are clean and well-preserved
- No missing pages noted
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- Antiquarian & Collectible > 1900–1920
- Topic: Art / Paintings
