About this title: New York City contains an amazing array of statuary, monuments, and ornaments reflecting America's history and aspirations. Art historian Donald Reynolds surveys 80 examples of these across New York's five burroughsfrom Grant's Tomb to the fanciful gates of the Bronx Zoo and many more. As Reynolds explores the fascinating stories behind each work, he chronicles the social and cultural history of the country. 240 photos.
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Description: Very Good. Former Library book. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Light shelving wear with minimal damage to cover and bindings. Pages show minor use. Help save a tree. Buy all your used books from Green Earth Books. Read. Recycle and Reuse! read more
Description: As New; Thames & Hudson; 1997; Softcover. 0500017743. "...a highly recommended guide to New York City's exceptionally rich collection of public sculpture. "; 4to; 478 pp. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Company, Incorporated, Old Tappan, NJ, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780026024303ISBN:0026024306
Description: Very Good in Good jacket. DJ has a few tears, edge wear, creases, scratches, rubbed corners/spine, slightly chipped. Boards have edge wear, rubbed corners/spine. Small remainder marks on edge. No writing in text. read more
Edition: First American Edition
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Thames & Hudson, New York
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780500017746ISBN:0500017743
Description: Fine. Large 8vo. First US publication, 1997, by Thames and Hudson. A FINE copy-clean and crisp with no markings or wear. Trade paperback binding-binding solid with no creasing to spine. An unread copy. Illustrated with B/W photos. Many familiar works but also many that peek out from nooks, crannies or heights not so easily seen. 7 x 10"; xxii + 478 pages. read more
Edition: First edition. Unabridged.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: MacMillan Publishing Company.
Date Published: 1988
ISBN-13:9780026024303ISBN:0026024306
Description: Fine in fine dust jacket. 478 p. Oversized first edition hardcover in dust jacket, Near Fine/Near Fine Condition (Previous owner bookplate, small remainder dot, overall NF/NF condition), Original price of $39.95, 478 pages, black & white photographs, (L2). read more
Edition: First Paperback Edition
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Thames and Hudson, New York
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780500017746ISBN:0500017743
Description: Fine. Large 8vo. 1997 First Paperback Edition published by Thames and Hudson. A FINE copy in new condition. Totally unmarked, tightly bound, clean and crisp. 7 x 10"; 478 pages. read more
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Thames & Hudson, New York
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780500017746ISBN:0500017743
Description: Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. xviii, 478 pp., illus., biblio., index; 26 cm. Withdrawn from library collection, with fewer than usual markings, otherwise very good. No writing in text. Another copy available. CONTENTS: Preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction; I. From Carving to Sculpture; II. The Historic Portrait in Bronze; III. The Equestrian Monument; IV. Animals and Fantasy; V. The War Memorial; VI. Some Notable Masterpieces in Stone and Bronze; VII. Civic Temples of Commerce and Culture; ... read more
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