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French Folk Art, First Edition

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French Folk Art by Jean Cuisenier. New York: Kodansha International Ltd., 1977. Stated First English edition hardcover with dust jacket. 310 pp. A large reference book on French folk art published with the assistance of the French National Center for Scientific Research. The book examines the rural French society where everyone fashioned their own tools, where workshops employed a multitude of artisans. The book distinguishes between genres and identifying materials, and helps you to understand the sources of the artisans inspiration. 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 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
  • Creator:
    Jean Cuisenier (Author)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1977
  • Condition:
    dust jacket shows very small signs of age.
  • Seller Location:
    valatie, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU260519876753

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