Course Details

Collecting and Appraising Rare Books II

 

ARTP1-CE8142 / $620
SPRING 2012
Continuing Education: Arts Programs

Delve into manuscripts, typography, paper, and printing methods. Topics include four areas of book collecting: English and American literature, fine press books and modern first editions, illustrated books, and books outside the Anglo-American tradition. Three sessions are held at the Grolier Club; others are at papermaking and printing facilities, three rare book libraries, and the premises of a prominent dealer, and the home of a major collector.

Recommended prerequisite: Collecting and Appraising Rare Books/ARTP1-CE8047 or equivalent experience.

10-session Appraisal Studies elective.

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Related Subject Areas: Art Appraisal

 

 

 

Section 1

 

Monday 6:30pm-8:30pm
February 27 - April 30

10 Sessions

Instructor: Arthur Schwarz  
Location: Off Campus