Francis Bacon, John Rothenstein, Viking Press, 1964, Near Fine w/Very Good DJ

Francis Bacon
Author:
John Rothenstein and Ronald Alley
Publisher:
The Viking Press
Release Date:
1964
Seller Category:
ART MONOGRAPHS
Qty Available:
1
Condition:
Used: Very Good
Sku: 02106
Notes: A Near Fine book in a Very Good dust jacket, Very Good overall, 4to, 11 1/4" x 9 1/2." Green cloth-covered boards in a black paper dust jacket. Gilt lettering on book spine. White lettering on front panel and dust jacket spine. Covers have slight fading along edges and spine slightly skewed toward fore-edge when laid flat, else clean and intact, binding tight, sharp tips. Dust jacket is possibly price-clipped (upper-right corner clipped on front flap) and has some spots of discoloration on interior, delamination of original plastic layer on exterior, light rubbing, and light to moderate wear along edges and tips, else clean and intact. Dust jacket protected in a paper-backed mylar sleeve. Pages have light age toning and slight foxing throughout (most noticeable on edges of text block), else clean and intact. Replete with illustrations including 260 black-and-white plates and 27 color plates. 292 pp., including plates, Appendices, and Selected Bibliography. Comprehensive monograph about the life and work of Francis Bacon (1909-1992), an Irish-British artist best-known for his raw, nihilistic paintings. Introduction by John Rothenstein. Catalogue raisonne and documentation by Ronald Alley. Heavy and oversized items may require additional shipping.