Eric Chaim Kline, Bookseller

Pittori Moderni

Venturi, Lionello

Firenze: Edizione U, 1949. Softcover. 8vo. 188pp. of text followed by 157 plates. Original white wrappers with lettering on cover and spine. Spine creased. Minor chipping to head and tail of spine. Some wear to edges. Minor foxing and discoloration to wrappers. Small library stamp to endpaper. Some age yellowing to pages not affecting text or plates. Venturi was an art critic, historian, art consultant and art teacher. His refusal to sign the pledge of fidelity to Mussolini's regime imposed on all University teachers made him emigrate to France and then to America. Illustrated with 157 annotated b/w plates. Overall in good condition. g. Item #11731

Price: $60.00