Published by New York, Art of This Century., 1942
Seller: Treasure House Books, Franschhoek, WCAPE, South Africa
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. The coveted first edition limited to 2500 ( of which most were not sold ). With drawing by Max Ernst ( the editor's husband at the time ), imprinted on the yellow front board. Very good condition. Content clean and binding tight. Neat message at base of front free endpaper: "With my love, Sassa". Small white mark at top of front free endpaper. and a small Johannesburg shop label ( Vanguard Booksellers ) at bottom of front board. Spine has slight wear on spine extremities. Produced for the Art Aid Corporation, this book was a catalogue for the eponymous New York gallery, stocked with the fabulously wealthy art collector Peggy Guggenheim's best hand-picked pieces. There are three prefaces by Andrew Breton, Arp, and Piet Mondrian. I would prefer to express courier this overseas than send it via the postal service, as it is a valuable item. This will incur an extra charge.
Published by Peggy Guggenheim, NY., 1942
Seller: Sierra Rose Antiques, Minden, NV, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Collectible. FIRST- Limited Edition. nFINE-. Yellow cloth boards. Cover art by Max Ernst. OWNED/SIGNED by celebrity, ffep - N.Y. Times art critic - EDWARD ALDEN JEWELL - his personal copy - personal friend of Peggy Guggenheim, the renowned patroness of the arts in America, who published this book. An important work in promotion of American avant garde art in the 1940's, this copy UNIQUE & RARE as signed by NYTimes editor, JEWELL. Some discoloration to rear board, small spot lower front; internally FINE/perfect. Limited edition of 2500 (notated on final page). Suitable for museum archive. UNIQUE COPY. [B249]. Signed by Celebrity.