Item Details: Title: An Artist in America. Author: Thomas Hart Benton. Publisher: University of Kansas City Press. Copyright: 1951. Edition: New Revised Edition. Condition: The book is in acceptable condition. The cover shows some damage like scuffing, fraying, edge and shelf - wear, sunning, soiling, and staining. The book is slightly cocked. The text block is discolored due to age and soiling with some staining and foxing. The pastedown and free - endpapers are heavily discolored from staining, foxing, and age. The front free - ends have a cut at the top corner and are starting to tear from the bindings, showing the mull. The pages are sunned and yellowed with age but are otherwise clean, intact, and legible. The bindings are sturdy.
This is a unique book by Thomas Hart Benton, An Artist in America. It's a great read for art enthusiasts. When using it, handle it gently because the cover and pages have some signs of age. To maintain it, keep it in a dry and cool place away from direct sunlight. Avoid getting it wet as the pages are already discolored and may get damaged further. Also, be careful when opening the book to prevent the front free - ends from tearing more. If you want to preserve it for a long time, you can consider using a book cover or a storage box.
