Herdboy of Hungary 1st Ed old 1933 cowboy book Alexander Finta sculptor art VTG

Description: UP FOR AUCTION: RARE BOOK: HERDBOY of HUNGARY The True Story of Mocskos by Alexander Finta, with Jeanette Eaton, illustrated with about 25 drawings by Alexander Finta, Published by Harper & Brothers and Junior Literary Guild, NY, USA, 1933, 1st Edition ("First Edition" is stated on Copyright Page), 1933, Hardcover Book, 166 Pages, This is a vintage, 1st edition book by Alexander Finta (1881 – 1958). He was a Hungarian-born American artist. Finta received his early education in Europe before moving to New York's Columbia University. He settled in Los Angeles, California in 1939 and proceeded to mainly create marble and bronze busts. He worked for 20th Century Fox until his death in 1958. (from Wikipedia) This book is beautifully illustrated with about 25 illustrations by Finta. It is about Hungarian cowboys, especially Mocscos. See actual book in ebay pics above. It is a nice, historic, original, vintage, 1st edition, 1933 book in very good condition -- clean and well-bound. Very Good Plus Condition [ No Dustjacket, Center of Spine has a small white mark (see pics); otherwise, book is very clean, well-bound, tight with strong hinges, solid, sharply printed with about 25 drawings by Alexander Finta ] 166 pages ; Large: approx. 9.5" x 7.25" x 1", brown cloth covers, gilded pictorial titles, yellow top edge, cow-pictorial endpapers, Hardcover Book Welcome International ebay Shoppers.I will reduce price of combining shipping. Domestic shipping includes tracking. Please visit my other auctions, and email any questions. Thanks for looking!

Price: 17.99 USD

Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland

End Time: 2024-11-14T20:16:13.000Z

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