AMERICAN ARTS by Rilla Evelyn Jackman. 1928 Rand McNally & Company Chicago. This rare, vintage nearly antique book is in good shape as seen in the pictures. Encyclopedic book, as of 1928, discussing the history and development of the arts and crafts of the United States. It includes dates of birth (and death, if before 1928) or each artist plus a brief description of the importance and key points of their work. 248 b&w photographic plates. Bibliography. 30-page index of artists and works. Blue cloth-bound boards, slightly shelf-worn at bottom and spine ends, and at lower front join of spine to board. 
Cover; (no dust jacket, I can’t confirm that this book ever had one, I don’t believe that it did)
-hard cover
-shows age, scuffs, dings scrapes etc.
-spine is scuffed and worn at both top and bottom edges
-all corners are worn and rounded
Inside;
-autograph on first page, can’t confirm if it was one of the artists featured or the book’s original owner
-yellowed pages from age
-all pages are still in binding, not “loose”
-intact all pages appear on brief inspection to be there
-no tears or holes found
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Great find. Please review pictures before placing a bid. These books are very old, and have not been stored in “perfect aging conditions” we are not rare book sellers or collectors. These books were part of my late father in laws estate. He collected a great many rare art and literature items. But he kept them out for all to see and handle. They are, worn, yellowed and well used. He would sit for hours and browse thru these books… Thank you.

Original owner / collector. Smoke free home.

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