Commissioned by the Editorial Fund for Mexican Plastic Arts. Contains hundreds of colour and black & white illustrations, including foldouts. One of 5,000 copies originally published in English. Includes a history of Mexican art, from the pre-hispanic period through the mayans, through colonial domination to the modern era. Includes art from Jose Clemente Orozco, Diego Rivera, Julio Castellanos, Pablo O'Higgins, Leopoldo Mendez, David Alfaro Siqueros, and others. Absolutely stunning content—amazing copy in hand.
Note: this is a large book standing over 18 inches tall. Additionally, four leaves are shaken from binding—given the size and age of book, it should be handled with care to preserve binding.
Mexico: Fondo Editorial de la Plastica Mexicana, 1960. First edition. Hardcover. Folio. 292 pages. Boards and spine clean with very minimal wear (some bumping to edges and very faint staining) and only slight crushing at spine ends. Gilt bright. Binding is square. Four leaves shaken from binding, binding otherwise intact. Pages slightly tanned yet retain vivid color and clarity. Beautiful copy.
