The prolific firm produced prints from paintings by fine artists as black and white lithographs that were hand colored. Palmer, an artist whose work might never have stood the test of time or been. Currier ives printmakers to the american people abebooks. There are over 1500 of these 1942 editions in libraries worldwide and the markets show 254 available on the international book market as we speak. Good condition, recognizable images of sporting events, historical figures, and winter scenes are valuable. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket if applicable included for hard. Also in the history text is an overview of the company itself, its affect on popular culture, and many of the key artists. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The corners are bumped and the rear cover has some minor discoloration. Tait, george durrie, george catlin, eastman johnson and many more. The great book of currier and ives america by walton h. Doubleday, doran and company, garden city, ny, 1942size. Many reproductions are on thin paper andor glossy paper. Charles currier kept many of the original prints moldering under his porch.
More free images nathaniel currier was born 27 march 18 in massachusetts, son of nathaniel and hannah currier. Peters used and in good condition shipping for this item will be 4. For some of the following steps youll need a reference book. Printmakers to the american people hardcover january 1, 1942 by harry t peters author. Currier and ives, printmakers to the american people by harry t. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. The book is produced by zeesewilksinon company, inc. Peters and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This lovely oversized book is currier ives printmakers to the american people by harry peters and published by doubleday, doran co. It contains more than three hundred illustrations in full.
Currier and ives, printmakers to the american people by harry. See more ideas about currier and ives, art and winter scenes. Yhe book is in excellent condition with a neatly printed name and. Lee drexler, new york citys expert appraiser, on lithographs you have and how to tell their value duration. A current listing of our inventory of original antique prints issued by nathaniel currier and currier and ives in the ninteenth century. This lovely oversized book is currier ives printmakers to the american people by harry peters and published by. This edition is in 12pt caslon monotype, with handdrawn decorative initials, designed by a. The front cover has an illustration of a snow sleigh with decorative cover. The great book of currier and ives america tiny folio by walton rawls dec 1, 1991. Peters author see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Dec 18, 2012 more free images nathaniel currier was born 27 march 18 in massachusetts, son of nathaniel and hannah currier. Also in the history text is an overview of the company itself.
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Published by doubleday, doran, garden city, ny, no date, c. Both curriers and ivess sons followed their fathers in the business, which was eventually liquidated in 1907. Lithographic prints could be reproduced quickly and purchased. Rouben mamoulian collection library of congress shows how currier and ives produced and distributed inexpensive colored prints that recorded the news of their times and how their choice and treatment of subjects appealed to and reflected the. The original page that you get will not have the watermark. Many reproductions are on thin paper and or glossy paper. History covers the two founders, including both currier brothers. Check out our currier ives book selection for the very best in unique or custom. Thus the condition is key to these currier and ives printmakers to the american people. Currier and ives, printmakers to the american people by.
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