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Rufus Porter Rediscovered: Artist-Inventor-Journalist 1792-1884, First Edition

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Rufus Porter Rediscovered: Artist-Inventor-Journalist 1792-1884 by Jean Lipman. Clarkson N. Potter, 1980. First edition paperback. For an exhibition organized by The Hudson River Museum, held April 12 – July 6, 1980. The first full study of the 19th century Renaissance Man of New England, who besides being an Itinerant painter was an inventor, editor and publisher. 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 Lipman (Author)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
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  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980
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  • Seller Location:
    valatie, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AZ-201-1st1stDibs: LU260518102903
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