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Only a Promise for Happiness the Place of Beauty in a World of Art First Edition

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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
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AZ-301-1st1stDibs: LU2605114835352

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