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The American Wing: The Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York: Harrison House, 1987. Second edition hardcover with dust jacket. 352 pp. A book on the collection of American art, the most comprehensive and representative found anywhere. Pictured are significant objects in every medium and from all periods of American history, including acknowledged masterpieces in each of the many categories–painting, sculpture, prints, drawings, interior and exterior architecture, furniture, and other decorative arts. The book has 524 plates, 251 in full color.
NPT Books a division of N.P. Trent Antiques has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
- Dimensions:Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1987
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. dust jacket shows very small signs of age.
- Seller Location:valatie, NY
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NPT Books, a division of N. P. Trent Antiques, was established in 1982 and serves clients in the US and around the world. We offer a large selection of used and out of print books mainly concentrating on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a large focus on 1st editions, signed and rare limited editions. Member of The Art and Antique Dealers League of America since 1996.
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