Vintage 19th Century America Art Books 1970 Metropolitan Museum 2 Volume Set

Created for The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s centennial celebration in 1970, this two-volume exhibition set explores the richness of 19th-century American art through painting, sculpture, furniture, and decorative arts. Both illustrated softcovers are housed together in their original slipcase, making the set an especially handsome vintage reference for collectors of American art, museum publications, and decorative arts. Condition Good vintage condition. Both softcover volumes show light age and handling wear consistent with a 1970 publication. Original black slipcase is intact with visible rubbing and wear, particularly around the edges and corners. Interior pages appear clean and well preserved in the provided photos. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition. Publication Details Titles: 19th-Century America: Paintings and Sculpture & 19th-Century America: Furniture and Other Decorative Arts Publisher: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Distributor: New York Graphic Society Ltd. Publication Year: 1970 Language: English Printed in Great Britain by The Curwen Press Ltd. Measurements Paintings & Sculpture: Approx. 10 x 8.5 Furniture & Decorative Arts: Approx. 10 x 8.5 Slipcase: 10.5 x 8.75 x 1.25 Binding Illustrated softcover Original two-volume slipcase Additional Notes All books are vintage and may show age-related wear consistent with their history. Please review all photos carefully. A unique find and purr-fectly peculiar.