Hardcover
1917 · New York
by Roof, Katharine Metcalf
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1917. Hardcover. VG- (Slight wear to binding edges esp. along spine; tissue guard at tp is torn; plate facing p. 232 is loose and present; has few interior marks as ex-gallery owned; otherwise aging only slightly.) Rebound, retaining original title block from cloth spine.. Brownish cloth, with forest green title block and gilt letters on spine, gilt top edges, xiii, 352 pp. 51 bw repros. "With Letters, Personal Reminiscences, and Illustrative Material," a biography of American artist William Merritt Chase (1849-1916), issued just after his death. Includes 51 illustrations, with most being reproductions of his artwork. A terrific resource. Rare.
(Inventory #: 154241)