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Tropic of Capricorn

A work made of fully bounded in leather with gray and maroon onlays; decorated end leaves; original covers bound in.

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  • A work made of fully bounded in leather with gray and maroon onlays; decorated end leaves; original covers bound in.

Date:

Published 1939; rebound 1939-1950

Artist:

Mary Reynolds (American, 1891-1950)
Written by Henry Miller (American, 1891-1980)

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Ryerson and Burnham Libraries Special Collections

Artist

Mary Reynolds

Title

Tropic of Capricorn

Place

Paris (Object made in:)

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1939

Medium

Fully bounded in leather with gray and maroon onlays; decorated end leaves; original covers bound in

Dimensions

H.: 20 cm (7 7/8 in.)

Credit Line

Mary Reynolds Collection, Ryerson & Burnham Libraries

Reference Number

709.04063 R46 no.259

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