Masterpieces of Primitive Art: The Nelson A. Rockefeller Collection

Douglas Newton; Andre Malraux; Nelson A. Rockefeller

Published by Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1978

About this Item

An excellent first edition showcasing Nelson A. Rockefeller's impressive collection of primitive art. The first edition, first impression.With the publisher's original clipped dust wrapper.A richly illustrated volume celebrating this impressive collection of primitive art, from the collection of Nelson A. Rockefeller, the 41st vice president of the United States.Organised here into four major categories: faces, human figures, animals and "abstractions".This collection, comprising 254 works of art, are each photographed in striking colour by Lee Boltin, and given fascinating histories by Douglas Newton. In the original cloth binding. With the original clipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with minor signs of shelf wear. Dust wrapper is also excellent, with minor edge wear. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Fine.

Seller Inventory # 937Y15

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Masterpieces of Primitive Art: The Nelson A. Rockefeller Collection
• Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New York
• Publication Date: 1978
• Binding: Cloth
• Illustrator: Lee Boltin
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Book Type: book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Art