Betsy James Wyeth, Andrew Wyeth / CHRISTINA'S WORLD Signed 1st Edition 1982

Description: "[S]urely the most famous painting produced in this century by an American artist" (front flap)CHRISTINA'S WORLDBy Betsy James Wyeth, with illustrations of Andrew Wyeth's work1982Signed first printing of this biography of Andrew Wyeth by his wife and business partner, structured around the story of his most famous painting - a pristine copy in the original shipping box.Fine. Betsy James Wyeth is credited with guiding Andrew Wyeth's art in formative ways: as editor, marketer, manager, and critic. (The son of N.C. Wyeth, Andrew's relationship with his father was always strained, especially after the son's success shepherded by Betsy.) Betsy introduced Andrew to Christina Olson, who would become the subject depicted in 'Christina's World' - named by Betsy. A founder of the Brandywine Conservancy described Betsy: "She had the tact of a general and the grace of a queen."Read more: Green, "Betsy Wyeth, Andrew Wyeth's Widow and Collaborator, Dies at 98," in The New York Times, 26 April 2020. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1982. 10'' x 13.5''. Original yellow blind-stamped cloth, gilt-lettered spine. In original unclipped ($75.00) color pictorial dust jacket designed by Larry Webster. In original shipping box, with original receipt from Farnsworth Art Museum. Brown endpapers. Lavishly illustrated throughout in color and black and white. [6], 281, [1] pages. Signed by Betsy Wyeth and Andrew Wyeth in black ink on half title. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 1650 USD

Location: Silver Spring, Maryland

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