A Gallery of Girls

A 1911 First Edition, First Printing, of this exquisite collection representing some of the best portraits of women created by C. [Charles] Coles Phillips (1880-1927), a prolific artist from New Rochelle, NY, best known for these works, most of which originally appeared in Life magazine. Included are 39 full-color, full-page images + 28 smaller ones in black-and-white. All are completely clean & unmarked, with creamy white, unfoxed backgrounds. However, as the binding has cracked & stitching is loosening, one image--"Reflections of a Bachelor"--& the title page have come completely detached, with damage (rubbing, tiny tears) to fore edge side. Else, the hardcover quarto is in VG-/Good+ condition: bright green cloth-covered boards have mild-moderate rubbing to extremities, several small bleached-looking stains to bottom front margin, pushing to both ends of spine & corner bumping. Former owner's name & date (1911) in neat script to ffep, else unmarked. The front paper pastedown is bright & colorful, with light soil & rubbing. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received Weekdays by 2 pm (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Product Info

Publisher: The Century Company

Year: 1911

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

Seller Info

GargoyleBooks

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Country: United States