Description
Early Spanish monograph on the Andalusian painter Julio Romero de Torres (1874-1930), written by Cecilio Barberán and issued by Afrodisio Aguado (Madrid). Colophon reads “Núm. 1.000 – 4-47,” indicating a 1,000-copy printing in April 1947; publisher’s ticket present on the flyleaf. Spanish text with numerous photographic reproductions of Romero de Torres’s paintings-an important postwar survey of the artist associated with Córdoba’s museum that bears his name.
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Madrid: Afrodisio Aguado, 1947; pictorial printed wraps with mounted image; Spanish language; illustrated throughout
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Colophon “Núm. 1.000 – 4-47” confirms printing details; publisher’s Afrodisio Aguado, S.A. ticket tipped in
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Good reference copy for collectors of Spanish art, symbolist/Andalusian subjects, and museum catalog monographs
Condition (please view all photos)
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Pictorial wraps show spine foot chip and a short split at the lower front joint
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Inner front hinge shows old delamination; localized wormholes to the front free endpaper only
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Light edge rubbing/handling; contents and image plates generally clean
A sound, straightforward copy of the 1947 Aguado issue with clear printing history and original wraps.
