Gerson, Horst — Rembrandt Paintings

The Netherlands / New York, Reynal & Company, in association with William Morrow & Company, 1968. First Edition. Hardcover. Size: Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. 1968 publication of the catalogue raisonne penned by Horst Gerson, and translated from the Dutch by Heinz Norden. Published by Reynal & Company in association with William Morrow & Co. Brilliant survey of Dutch painting in the early 17th century and then special focus on Rembrandt's Leyden years and the Leyden school of painting, his move to Amsterdam, his work as a teacher, his later works and final years. Complete with Catalog illustrations: 1625-1669 and a final biography, "Around Rembrandt," by D.W. Bloemena. Massively heavy, oversized volume, clocking in at over 12 pounds in weight. Fine-looking, structurally sound hardcover, little discernible wear to the oatmeal sailcloth covers but light scuffing and a slight burgundy streak to front cover, bright interior, unmarked and sumptuously illustrated. Gold "R" over burgundy cardstock background, inset to front cover cut-out. Sans dust jacket. From the publisher, "The text of this edition is an unchanged reprint of the 1968 edition. While the selection and order of the illustrations have remained the same, more than fifty new color plates have been added to the 'Catalogue Illustration' section from pages 173-455." Massively well illustrated interior comprised of full-color, full-page reproductions of his best paintings. [6], 7-525 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. . . . Near Fine