Language: English
Published by Manitoba Heritage Grants Council, Winnipeg, MB, 2010
Seller: Werdz Quality Used Books, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Signed
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. SIGNED BY FRANK ALBO on title page; Clean, tight, unmarked; light wear to spine edges; ink from signature transferred to facing page; otherwise very minimal wear; This book offers an illustrated life history of eight of the most important artistic contributors to the building. it shows appreciation of the murals and statuary that are integral to the building's overall conception and design. Filled with historical references and full colour photos of the art works found in and around the building. Artists highlighted: Henry Boddington III; Frank Brangwyn; Georges Gardet; Albert Hemstock Hodge; The Piccirilli Brothers; William Birnie Rhind; Frank Lewis Worthington Simon; Augustus Vincent Tack. Signed by Author(s).
Hard Cover. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. HBDJ, UNDATED but circa 1900, HARDCOVER Good++ Condition, in Beige, Black & Red Decorated Cvr of 3 Young Girls in Various Attire & Red Flowers around Cvr edges, Cvr light rub, Wear, . Dust Jacket Condition: FAIR+ Condtion. Augustus Hoppin (illustrator). 8vo. Corners rubbed, spine ends frayed Slightly. Attractive front board pictorial w/ 3 woung women in red & black. Dust jacket soiled Slightly, edgewear w/ archival clear tape repair DJ, Slight FADE DJ tiny & Small Chips Tears Extremities YET Illustration & titles Intact, Cover Titled in Black on Front & Spine. DJ Spine Ends Small chips but Title Basically Intact, Interior Nice tight Clean light FOX, Wear, 240 Pgs, NO ADS in Back, ."A girl's holiday among the Mountains, and its deep Salutary Effect upon her Mind and Heart; simple and homely, CHILDRENS, extremely scarce Reconstruction-era novel. Beautiful B/W Sketches by Augustus Hoppin.