This is a SOFTCOVER book, write in English language by John R. Finlay. First edition year 2003 by The Norton Museum of Art, it has 279 pages fully illustrated.
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Seller: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_482890866
Seller: Hawking Books, Edgewood, TX, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Good Condition. A few pages have staining. Five star seller - Buy with confidence! Seller Inventory # X0943411416X3
Seller: Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. please note this is a paperback edition Very Good paperback with light shelfwear - NICE! Oversized. Seller Inventory # mon0000176296
Seller: Book Bear, West Brookfield, MA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 280 pp. Tightly bound. Spine not compromised. Text is free of markings. No ownership markings. Contains 130 illustrations with 85 color plates. This is a paperback copy with French flaps. This copy is smyth sewn. Smyth sewing is a method of bookbinding where groups of folded pages (referred to as signatures) are stitched together using binder thread. Each folded signature is sewn together individually with multiple stitches and then joined with other signatures to create the complete book block. This is the traditional and best method of bookbinding. Seller Inventory # 029782
Seller: Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Good. Good paperback, bumped/creased with shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Oversized. Seller Inventory # mon0000173096
Seller: Russell Books, Victoria, BC, Canada
Condition: Very Good. Seller Inventory # FORT976327
Seller: Jeff Hirsch Books, ABAA, Wadsworth, IL, U.S.A.
First Edition. First edition. Softcover. 279 pages. Essays by John R. Finlay, Colin Mackenzie and Jenny F. So. Includes over 100 color illustrations. A fine copy in French style wrappers. Seller Inventory # 146110
Seller: Companion Books, Burnaby, BC, Canada
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. The book is in very good condition, little shelf rubbing apparent. Text and images inside appear clean and clear throughout. 'The Chinese Collection: Selected Works from the Norton Museum of Art marks the first major publication of the Museum's permanent collection of Chinese art since 1972. It appears as the Museum inaugurates a new wing, with gallery space of the display of objects that are favorites with Museum visitors. The catalog documents the significant growth of the Chinese collection since the Museum's beginnings, with Ralph H. Norton's acquisition in 1942 of just over 100 carved jades and headstones and continues following especially notable additions to the collection and their time periods.It offers a scholarly and curatorial reevaluation of the collection that benefits form the explosion of art historical research and publishing in Chinese and Western languages in the paste three decades. Accompanies by full-page and full-color illustrations of 110 objects, the entries place the objects within the context of China's rich cultural and artistic heritage. It also includes scholarly essays.' 279 pages. 9.3 x 11.75 inches. May require additional postage. This listing was made by a small independent book shop. We carefully inspect every single book we list and give accurate descriptions. If you require, we will promptly send pictures of listed books upon request. Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Book. Seller Inventory # 053392
Seller: GREENSLEEVES BOOKS, Oxford, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 0943411416. Paperback copy, 2003, bright clean copy, no markings, Professional booksellers since 1981. Seller Inventory # 168973
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Seller: Catterson Vintage Books, Clinton, NY, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. Many (illustrator). 1st Edition. Quoting from the copyright page of the book, "The Chinese Collection: Selected Works from the Norton Museum of Art" is published on the occasion of the opening of four galleries for Chinese art in the new Southwest Wing of the Museum, in March of 2003. Please see the photo of the Table of Contents for your further information. Condition: This large soft cover book is in near fine condition. As such, I am really unable to find any flaws or signs of wear. There are three tiny specks on the leading edge of the pages. The binding is tight and sound. This book is not ex-library or a remainder. Seller Inventory # 46210