Tony Sansone (American, 1905–1987)

Two (2) Self-Published Books by Tony Sansone: Modern Classics & Rhythm, 1932 & 1935. Each blind stamped, "Library of Dennis C. Forbes". Includes: i. Modern Classics, 1932. Softcover, string-bound. 51 pages, semi-gloss paper. 40 halftone plates of a nude Sansone in classically-inspired poses and an additional frontispiece portrait of the model in antique armor and 2 artist's sketches. Short introduction by Joseph Nicolosi. 6 1/4 x 8 1/4 in. (15.9 x 20.9 cm) ii. Rhythm, 1935. Hardcover. 51 pages, semi-gloss paper. 45 halftone plates of a nude Sansone in classically-inspired poses and an additional frontispiece portrait of the model and 2 plates of a bronze sculpture of Sansone by the artist Arthur Lee. 6 1/4 x 8 1/4 in. (15.9 x 20.9 cm) Condition Edge-toning along the cover of (i); Staining across the front of (i); Lightly edgeworn across both (i) & (ii). For further condition details or additional images, please contact info@vallots.com

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