Carlo Einstein - Scultura Africana - 1920

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Scultura Africana by Carlo Einstein is a first Italian edition in paperback, published by Edizioni di «Valori Plastici» Roma, comprising 144 pages in Italian.

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35 pages of introductory text, numbered + 109 black-and-white illustration plates hors-texte, printed on glossy coated paper (with corresponding captions).

Rarissima prima edizione italiana dello studio fondamentale sulla scultura africana di Carl Einstein (pubblicato come Carlo Einstein).

Title: African Sculpture (La Civiltà Artistica Series, Vol. VIII)

Author: Carlo (Carl) Einstein

Publisher: Edizioni di «Valori Plastici», Rome

Year: 1921/1922

Format: Original editorial softcover

Content: Carl Einstein's critical essay (translation of the famous Negerplastik) accompanied by a rich out-of-text visual apparatus with photographic plates of African masks and sculptures.

Conditions of the volume:
Vintage volume in the original editorial softcover. Interior complete with plates showing natural foxing and browning of the paper due to age.

Focus on the spine: The spine shows evident signs of wear, abrasions and losses of the original cover paper, with the binding structure exposed (as clearly illustrated in the close-up photos). Front and back boards present and legible.

Seller's Story

My name is Giorgio Paolini, and “eLRigate” is my curated space dedicated to vintage items, curiosities, and objects with a story. I personally select each piece: collectible whisky, folk and sacred art, 20th-century design, rare finds, and unique curiosities. I guarantee accurate descriptions, real photographs, and careful, secure packaging with tracked shipping. Transparency, punctuality, and attention to detail are my priorities. If you are looking for something unique, you’re in the right place.
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35 pages of introductory text, numbered + 109 black-and-white illustration plates hors-texte, printed on glossy coated paper (with corresponding captions).

Rarissima prima edizione italiana dello studio fondamentale sulla scultura africana di Carl Einstein (pubblicato come Carlo Einstein).

Title: African Sculpture (La Civiltà Artistica Series, Vol. VIII)

Author: Carlo (Carl) Einstein

Publisher: Edizioni di «Valori Plastici», Rome

Year: 1921/1922

Format: Original editorial softcover

Content: Carl Einstein's critical essay (translation of the famous Negerplastik) accompanied by a rich out-of-text visual apparatus with photographic plates of African masks and sculptures.

Conditions of the volume:
Vintage volume in the original editorial softcover. Interior complete with plates showing natural foxing and browning of the paper due to age.

Focus on the spine: The spine shows evident signs of wear, abrasions and losses of the original cover paper, with the binding structure exposed (as clearly illustrated in the close-up photos). Front and back boards present and legible.

Seller's Story

My name is Giorgio Paolini, and “eLRigate” is my curated space dedicated to vintage items, curiosities, and objects with a story. I personally select each piece: collectible whisky, folk and sacred art, 20th-century design, rare finds, and unique curiosities. I guarantee accurate descriptions, real photographs, and careful, secure packaging with tracked shipping. Transparency, punctuality, and attention to detail are my priorities. If you are looking for something unique, you’re in the right place.
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Details

Number of books
1
Subject
Africa, Art, Art history, Photography
Book title
Scultura Africana
Author/ Illustrator
Carlo Einstein
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1920
Edition
1st Edition
Language
Italian
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Edizioni di «Valori Plastici» Roma
Binding/ Material
Softback
Number of pages
144
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Objects sold
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