Dean Cornwell: Dean of illustrators Tapa dura - 1978

New York: Balance House Ltd., 1978. Book. Fair. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Maroon hardcover with title in gilt on spine. Condition: Fair. NB: Front inner hinge has separated from binding and has been secured with invisible sellotape. Covers have light shelfwear. Light foxing to endpapers. Dustjacket condition: Fair, generally shelfworn with light sunning. 239pp. 63 colour and 236 b/w illustrations. One of America's most gifted draughtsmen and a master of composition, Dean Cornwell (1892-1960) began his career as an illustrator in 1914 and worked until his death in 1960. His paintings expressed the aesthetic and social values of each period in which he worked. His illustrations reflected the interests, concerns and dreams that characterised each of five decades. The changes in his style and subject mirrored the changes in American culture in the 20th century. NB: A heavy book - will require extra shipping charges if to be sent outside UK..

NY: Watson-Guptill, 1978. Hardcover. Good+ (slight curving of covers). Red cloth. 240 pp. 63 color, 236 bw plates. A must-have volume for students of American Illustrators. Very scarce.

New York: Balance House, Ltd. with Watson-Guptill Publications , 1978. cloth, hardcover in dust jacket., no flaws or wear - clean, unmarked, tightly bound.; true first printing of first edition.; 240pp., 63 color plates, 236 b/w illustrations. preface by norman rockwell and walt reed. profusely illustrated monograph on the prolific 20th century american illustrator.. First Edition /First Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Oblong 4to.

New York: Balance House/Watson Guptill, 1978. 1st. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Hardcover, 240 pages, 63 color plates, 236 b&w illustrations. Beautiful copy of this scarce volume. Preface by Norman Rockwell. The slightest bit of fade to the spine edge of the dust jacket otherwise near fine in a mylar protector. Record # 605024

New York: Balance House, Ltd, 1978. Softcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. First edition. Large, slightly oblong quarto. Worn through in two small spots on the bottom of the boards, else near fine in near fine dustwrapper.

Watson-Guptill Publications, 1978-01-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

New York: Balance House/dist, Watson-Guptill, 1978. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Stated First Printing. 239 pages, numerous illustrations, some in color, list of illustrations, list of owners of works illustrated, select bibliography, notes, acknowlegments, index; square 4to, red cloth. Near fine; dust jacket near fine with small label shadow. In thin plastic sleeve.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Balance House, 1978 hardback book in very good to near fine condition,small spot on top page edges,dust jacket has two small scratches on cover,both penetrated,one went thru the cloth,barely seen in the clear mylar protective sleeve. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good.

New York: Balance House/Watson Guptill, 1978. 1st ed. Hardcover. Fine. Cornwell, Dean. 1st ptg., square 4to, full red cloth, preface by Norman Rockwell, signed by the author on the halftitle.

1978. 1978 Broder, Patricia Janis DEAN CORNWELL: DEAN OF ILLUSTRATORS Preface Norman Rockwell NY: Balance House, c1978 First Printing 1978 239pp, index, notes, bibliography, color, black and white illustrations Rectangular 4to Signed by Patricia Janis Broder on half-tpage; also included is her business card with handwritten comment Fine hardcover in fine d/j.