Item Number: 124240 Title: CHARLES MAGNUS, Lithographer : Illustrating America's Past, 1850-1900 Author: McKinstry, E. Richard Price: Not Available ISBN: 9781584563198 Description: New Castle: Oak Knoll Books, 2013. 26cm., hardcover, 200p. illus. Summary: Charles Magnus (1826-1900) was one of the most prolific American printers of ephemera during the late nineteenth century. A native of Germany, he immigrated to New York City around 1850, where he enjoyed a long, creative career printing ephemera such as songsheets, illustrated stationery, bird's eye views, maps, board games, puzzles, greeting cards, and rewards of merit. He also published several books and supplied illustrations for others. The lifespan of most of Magnus' imprints was short, making them rare survivors in today's collecting institutions. Yet, as examples of the pervasive vernacular visual culture of the nineteenth century, they are important to both scholars and collectors. Documenting nearly a half century of the American experience, they inform us about the games children played, ballads that adults read and sang, the sites of Civil War battles, advertising strategies, and sentiments expressed through valentines. Filled with over 100 color illustrations, Charles Magnus, Lithographer: Illustrating America's Past, 1850-1900 covers the life and work of an important figure in the history of American publishing and popular imagery. We regret to inform you that this title is no longer available. P.O. Box 3904, Kingston, New York 12402 US Phone: 845-331-8519 Fax: 845-331-0852 Email: michael@artbooks.com |
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