American Art Tile 1876-1941 de Norman Karlson - 1998

New York : Rizzoli, 1998. hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. 9x1x11. Illustrated with full color photographs. Hardcover. Bound in green buckram cloth with white text on the spine. From the world's foremost collector, here is the new, fully illustrated standard guide to America's first golden age of tile making. American Art Tile presents more than 2,000 tiles, arranged geographically and chronologically, made by more than 100 American potteries and manufacturers from the Civil War to the 194Os. Full-color photographs illustrate these collectible and rare tiles from all regions of the United States, as well as historic landmark tile installations, from the New York subway to Catalina Island. Tile collectors will appreciate the meticulously researched history of each pottery, biographies of tile makers, and rare examples (seldom seen even in museums) from little-known potteries in Norman Karlson's personal collection. 224pp. Pictorial dustjacket.<br><br>CONDITION: Covers are unmarked. Pages are crisp and clean. Binding and text block are tight. Dustjacket has a two inch long tear at the front hinge that has been repaired. Due to its size and weight an additional shipping charge may apply. Full refund if not satisfied.