Rare Book Monthly Reviews - August - 2020 Issue

The Modern Age from Shapero Rare Books

The Modern Age from Shapero Rare Books

Shapero Rare Books recently issued a catalogue entitled The Modern Age. To a large extent you could substitute for “Age” another three letter “A” word - “Art.” The subtitle is Artists' Impressions of the 20th Century. It is filled with twentieth century artwork, in the form of prints, books of illustrations, a few sets of periodicals, a few photographs. Depending on your taste, you will probably either love or hate these works, most likely some of each. Realism is not the watchword, and subjects are not always beautiful. The mundane are often found, child...

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    Sotheby’s Year in Review: A Rare Hebrew Bible with Micrographic Masorah. Sold: 1,514,000 USD
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