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Only a promise for happiness, the place of beauty in a World of Art by Alexander Nehamas. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2007. Pre-publication, marked "Examination Copy," First Edition hardcover with dust jacket. 186 pp. A philosophical examination of art's view of beauty in the 20th century. The author re-establishes the connection between art, beauty, and desire, to show that the values of art are crucial to life.
NPT Books, a division of N.P. Trent Antiques, has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on First editions, signed and limited editions.
- Creator:Alexander Nehamas (Author)
- Dimensions:Height: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)Width: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:2007
- Condition:dust jacket show small signs of age with a repair. Marked Examination Copy.
- Seller Location:valatie, NY
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NPT Books, a division of N. P. Trent Antiques, was established in 1982 and serves clients in the US and around the world. We offer a large selection of used and out of print books mainly concentrating on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a large focus on 1st editions, signed and rare limited editions. Member of The Art and Antique Dealers League of America since 1996.
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