The Visual Arts: A History

This hardcover first edition is in good condition with some wear typical of ex-library books, including a library stamp. The binding is intact, with no visible dust jacket. The cover shows minor shelf wear, particularly at the edges, but the pages remain clean and unmarked, ensuring the text is fully legible and preserved.

"The Visual Arts: A History" by Hugh Honour and John Fleming is a comprehensive exploration of art history, first published in 1982 by Prentice-Hall, Inc., in Englewood Cliffs, N.J. This first edition hardcover offers an in-depth look at the development of visual arts across cultures and time periods, making it an essential resource for art historians and enthusiasts. Notably, this edition was published in North America, distinct from its original British title, "A World History of Art." The book is part of a library collection, as indicated by the stamp, which may interest collectors of ex-library editions. Despite the absence of a dust jacket, the hardcover remains in solid condition, preserving the integrity of its scholarly content.