1954 Modern Prints and Drawings by Paul J. Sachs Illustrated Art Book with Dust Jacket

This 1954 Modern Prints and Drawings by Paul J. Sachs is an illustrated hardcover survey of modern printmaking and draughtsmanship with its original dust jacket.

The book pairs explanatory text with 286 reproductions covering artists and movements from earlier modern masters through twentieth century figures such as Picasso, Matisse, Goya, Daumier, and Toulouse Lautrec.

Details

• Item: Illustrated hardcover art book
• Title: Modern Prints and Drawings: A Guide to a Better Understanding of Modern Draughtsmanship
• Author: Paul J. Sachs
• Preface: Alfred H. Barr, Jr.
• Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
• Year: 1954
• Edition/Printing: Not confirmed from photos
• Format: Hardcover
• Dust Jacket: Present
• Pages: 261
• Special Features: 286 reproductions, explanatory captions, artist biographies, and a section on technical processes
• Binding: Black and muted coral boards with an embossed monogram on the front
• Size: Approximately 10 inches by 7 inches by 1 inch

Condition Grade: Good

Positives

• The pages are clean, readable, and firmly held in the binding.
• The black and white illustrations remain clear and well printed.
• The original dust jacket is still present, and the hardcover boards retain strong color.

Issues / Wear

• The dust jacket has a large tear with paper loss at the upper left front corner.
• The jacket also shows edge chipping, smaller tears, creasing, rubbing, and worn corners.
• The jacket spine has surface wear and small areas of paper loss.
• The pages show mild age toning, and the exposed upper board edges show light fading and handling wear.

See all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.

Condition Grade Key

• Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
• Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
• Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
• Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.

Collector's Notes

This book was created as an organized introduction to modern prints and drawings, with the images placed alongside plain explanatory text.

It suits a printmaker, art student, museum reader, or collector interested in twentieth century graphic art.

This copy keeps its original illustrated jacket, even though the jacket has clearly seen some years.

The inside is where this one earns its shelf space, with clean pages and a broad visual survey of modern draughtsmanship.

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Care and Handling:
Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.