Songye: The Formidable Statuary of Central Africa François Neyt ENGLISH Ed 2009

by Francois Neyt

$275 · Offered by eBay

Up for sale is a highly sought-after, out-of-print copy of Songye: The Formidable Statuary of Central Africa by François Neyt. Published by Prestel in 2009, this is the scarce and highly collectible English Edition, considered a definitive reference work on the art and culture of the Songye people. • François Neyt • Publisher: Prestel (2009) • Language: English 398 pages with brilliant, high-quality illustrations throughout Condition (Near Fine) - The physical volume is in stunning condition. The cloth binding is clean and tight with crisp, unbumped corners. The spine is firm with vibrant gold lettering. Inside, the pages are clean, bright, white, and completely free of marginalia, highlighting, owner names, or stamps. Structural integrity is excellent, and the book feels gently handled. Dust Jacket (VG+): The original dust jacket is beautifully preserved, retaining vibrant color gloss. The only notable flaw being a tiny, half-inch laminate separation line along the top edge. This is a common aging characteristic for Prestel art monographs of this era and does not affect the structure or overall eye appeal of the cover. PROTECTED NOW IN A MYLAR JACKET

• Publisher: Prestel Publishing
• Year: 2009
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine

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