"Rex Whistler: His Life And His Drawings" 1948 WHISTLER, Laurence Music The inner pages are protected

The inner pages are protected with a thicker ivory outer page cover at front and back

custom framed w/ bronze metal frame under glass

Candide ou l'Optimisme is a philosophical tale by Voltaire published in Geneva in January 1759

This beautiful book reproduces more than 120 paintings

"Rex Whistler: His Life And His Drawings" 1948 WHISTLER, Laurence Music The inner pages are protectedWHISTLER, Laurence [103] pp. Art and Technics 1948 9" x 7 1 4" The wrapper is from a design by Rex Whistler *dampstaining to bottom edges condition noted* Forty two illustrations: detailed bibliography of Whistler's illustrated books and wrappers, and a list of his designs for the theater. Decorated endpapers. A loving tribute to a fine artist who died age 39, in World War II.