Fox, Carl; landshoff, H.

The Doll

ISBN: 0810900785
New York, NY: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., n/d (c. 1977). First Edition. Hardcover. "Since the dawn of time, dolls have been cherished by children, worshipped by primitive peoples, invoked as magical weapons for good and evil. This extraordinary book reveals the many aspects of the doll through the superb photography of H. Landshoff, whose photographs for Abrams' The Shell have received great critical acclaim, and the text and commentaries of Carl Fox, former director of Museum shops for the Smithsonian Institution and the Brooklyn Museum, and a long-time collector himself." (from front flap) A fascinating & comprehensive study of the doll throughout human history, with a sweeping introduction & thoughtful text throughout by Carl Fox; & 191 reproductions of photographs by H. Landshoff (possibly Hermann Landshoff, 1905-1986), 70 in full color & tipped-in. An exemplary, sumptuous Abrams production- large coffee-table hardcover in red velvet covers & spine with gilt lettering, in unclipped illustrated dust jacket. There is no date referred to on copyright page, nor any references to subsequent printings. An ISBN number is present, & the Library of Congress Catalog Number begins with "77"- we therefore conclude that this is a first edition, first printing from no earlier than 1970 (when ISBN numbers were first introduced), likely published during 1977 as per the LCCN. A feast for the eye & mind of the doll aficionado or any lover of beautiful art volumes, "This is a book to delight child and adult, collector and historian, a glowing testimony to the companions of childhood and the scope of human craftsmanship and imagination." (front flap) Book in very fine condition with only very slight scratching to side edge of text block; very light browning to blank margins of some page leaves; otherwise substantially mint inside & out. Dust jacket very fine with only a touch of wear & a few short, faint creases at edges & corners of front, back covers, spine & flaps. An extra handling charge will be added for shipping due to the weight of this item. Very Fine / Very Fine. [Item #4992]

Price: $40.00