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FIFTY BOOKS OF THE YEAR

- (New York : A.I.G.A. various dates - 8vo. - paper wrappers. - various pagination. - Order Nr. 728 - Price: $ 10.00

A run of the books and pamphlets issued by the American Institute of Graphic Arts showing the 50 best American books of each year. With all of the best of American designers illustrated including Dwiggins, Cleland, Rogers, Hammer, Angelo, etc. The exhibition number and publication date listed is for the previous year's selections of books. (For example Exhibit number 1-1923 covers books published in 1922). Exhibit number and year of publication: (Books are for the previous year)6 1928, 7 1929, 12 1934, 13 1935(3), 14 1936, 16 1938, 17 1939, 18 1940(2), 19 1941, 20 1942(4), 21 1943(3), 22 1944, 23 1945, 25 1947(2), 26 1948(2), 27 1949, 28 1950 (2), 29 1951, 30 1952, 34 1956(3), 38 1960 40. 1962, 41 1963(3), 42 1964, 43 1965 (2), 45 1967 (covers age darkened), 47 1969(18), 48 1970 (2), 49 1971. Price is per issue.

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