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(Rodin, Auguste). Hale, William Harlan & the Editors of Time Life-Books THE WORLD OF RODIN: 1840-1917 New York: Time-Life Books, (1969). First edition. Slightly splayed boards, else fine in dark green leatherette over paper-covered boards lettered in gilt, illustrated endpapers; in paper-covered slipcase with a paste-on photo of Rodin's THE THINKER silhouetted against the evening sky. Illustrated throughout with photographs of sculptures and photo-repros of drawings and paintings in color and b&w, an interesting look at the art of the celebrated 19th century French sculptor and includes a chronology of other artists of the time. Price: 15.00 USD
(Rubens, Peter Paul). Wedgewood, C.V. & the Editors of Time-Life Books THE WORLD OF RUBENS: 1577 - 1640 New York: Time Incorporated, (1967). First edition. Fine in light brown leatherette over paper-covered boards with lettering in gilt, illustrated end-papers; in paper-covered slipcase with paste-on portrait of Rubens' LE CHAPEAU DE PAILLE. Folio. Illustrated throughout with drawings, etchings and paintings in color and black-and-white. This is an interesting look at the celebrated 17th century artist and his work, and includes a chronology of other artists of the time. Price: 15.00 USD
(Velazquez, Diego De Silva). Brown, Dale, and the Editors of Time-Life Books THE WORLD OF VELAZQUEZ: 1599 - 1660 New York: Time-Life Books, Inc. (1969). First edition. Fine in brown leatherette over cream paper boards, decorated endpapers; in a very slightly shelfworn paper-covered slipcase with paste-on color illustration depicting Velazquez' LAS MENINAS portaying the Princess Margarita, daughter of Philip IV. Folio. Illustrated throughout with paintings and sketches in color and black-and-white, this is an interesting study of the art of the 17th century's most famous Spanish Baroque painter, Velazquez, who's most constant patron was King Philip IV. Price: 15.00 USD
(Watteau, Jean-Antoine). Schneider, Pierre and the Editors of Time-Life Books THE WORLD OF WATTEAU: 1684 - 1721 New York: Time Incorporated, (1967). First edition. Quarto. Near fine in brown leatherette over cream paper boards with three small tears to spine head; in paper-covered slipcase with a paste-on color illustration depicting Watteau's MEZZETIN. Illustrated throughout with paintings and drawings in color and black-and-white, this is an interesting look at 18th century French society, and the art of its leading Rococo painter, Jean-Antoine Watteau. Price: 15.00 USD
