The Badger Collection: Featuring Galena of Illinois
by Badger, David Alan
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- Hardcover
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Havanna, IL: Published by the author, 1984. Limited Edition. Hard Cover. BOOK VERY FINE/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾"" - 9¾"" tall. Signed by Author. 10""x12"". SIGNED & NUMBERED BY THE AUTHOR on t he half title page. AN EXTREMELY CLEAN, ATTRACTIVE COPY. Leather or leather-loo k binding. This book is a pictorial and descriptive history of landmark homes and other structures in Galena. Illustrated with 40 full-page drawings. Fifth book in a series on homes and other structures of historical significance in various Illinois towns. Each page of the book is hand silk screen printed. #29 of a limited edition of 200 copies. Also comes with a copy of a newpaper article originally published on December 9, 1984 that tells about David Alan Badger and his work as an artist and provides information about his ongoing project of documenting historical landmarks mainly around Illi nois. Badger was planning to produce more than 180 limited edition books do cumenting the architecture and history of communities in every county in Il linois. Each book contains 35 to 40 of Badger's drawings of homes, business and public buildings in the community. Buildings he documents have been ch osen for their aesthetic appeal and for their historic significance. Each book also contains a brief narrative about the buildings. Also included with in the books are poetry by Badger. According to the article, ""Badger hoped his books would serve as a reference & resource for future scholars, as som e of the buildings have already been destroyed."". Limited Ed. GIFT GIVING CONDITION.
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- Title
- The Badger Collection: Featuring Galena of Illinois
- Author
- Badger, David Alan
- Format/Binding
- Hard Cover
- Book Condition
- Used - BOOK VERY FINE
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- Limited Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Published by the author
- Place of Publication
- Havanna, IL
- Date Published
- 1984
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾""
- Keywords
- Illinois ARTISTS GALENA
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