A Descriptive Catalogue of the Pictures in the Jarves Collection Belonging to Yale University (Subscribers' Edition)
New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 1916. 1st. Hardcover. Subscribers' Edition Limited to 200 copies this one being Number 'Office Copy' of Yale University Press. Large 4to. xxviii; 292pp. Index. 89 leaves of sepia collotype plates each protected by tissue guards with descriptive letterpress. Vellum spine over floral paper boards; black leather title label with gilting; deckled edges; housed in publisher's black and white slipcase. A fine copy (light foxing to page edges) in near fine slipcase (minor wear & foxing; lower rear edge starting to separate). Item #13291
Complete catalogue of early Italian paintings collected by Jarves and purchased by Yale University in 1871. Includes history of the collection, biographies of the artists, and descriptive and critical notes on each work. Next day shipping. Celebrating our 15th year - all domestic orders ship with Delivery Confirmation Tracking Number - Images available upon request.
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