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May 2007 Fine Art & Antiques Auction
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| 1106. "Norman Rockwell's World of Scouting" by HILLCOURT, WILLIAM
"Norman Rockwell: 332 Magazine Covers" by FINCH, CHRISTOPHER
1. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1977. Beautiful representation of Rockwell's work. "All the famous Boy Scout calender pictures are here, and there are also Boys' Life illustrations, preparatory sketches, drawings and photographs for the large paintings, many of which have never been reproduced in a book." All in all, 250 illustrations, including 82 plates in color. Two-4 page exhibition pamphlets of "Scouting Through the Eyes of Norman Rockwell" are laid in. Striking pine green cloth boards with crisp gilt lettering. Glossy dust jacket with delightful front and back color illustrations of scouts that appear to be having a blast doing what boys do. Book is pristine, as is the dust jacket. 2. New York: Abbeville Press/Random House, 1979. 1st. Hardcover. 455pp. Full page color illustrations throughout plus text. Condition: A few minor scrapes on front of dust jacket, else fine in bright clean jacket. Oversized heavy book - weighs just over 11# unwrapped. Chinese cabinet, second shelf. (Location: corner cab, middle) 100/200 Sold $28.75 back to catalog |
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