Description: Portraitures of Horses_George Ford Morris_Hardcover_1952_1st Edn_VG_INSCRIBED! Relatively rare in and of itself, this book is made even more unique by the fact that it's inscribed twice --- once by the author George Ford Morris, with a second gift inscription from Jacquelyn Mayer, Miss America 1963! I googled it and yes, she was. FYI, there are currently no author-signed editions for sale anywhere online. FROM THE INTERNET: First edition. Profusely illustrated with "more that five hundred reproductions of the artist's and author's work in oil, watercolor, pastel, crayon, charcoal, pen and pencil . " 280 pp. 1 vols. 10-1/2 x 13-1/2 inches. George Ford Morris (1873-1960) "was the foremost American equestrian artist of his time. He documented the fast-changing world of the horse in American history in the early to mid-20th century. In 1952 Morris published 'Portraitures of Horses', considered The Horse Book of the Century. An amazing collection of his portraitures and sketches spanning over 40 years of his work. Needless to say these books have become high collectibles in the horse world. " - The Horse and Hound in Art (www.horseandhoundart.com). The book is in very good condition, no writing other than the two inscriptions mentioned above. Tons of B&W and wonderful full-color illustrations of horses throughout. Book will be well-packaged and promptly shipped via USPS Media Mail.
Price: 324.99 USD
Location: Wexford, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-11-16T16:03:11.000Z
Shipping Cost: 7.63 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Signed: Yes
Publisher: Fordacre Studios
Subject: Horses
Year Printed: 1952
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Illustrator: George Ford Morris
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illuminated
Author: George Ford Morris
Region: North America
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Horses
