{"product_id":"great-centres-of-art-belgrade-djordje-mano-zisi-amp-milica-baum-editors","title":"Great Centres of Art: Belgrade, Djordje Mano-Zisi \u0026 Milica Baum (Editors)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGreat Centres of Art: Belgrade, Djordje Mano-Zisi \u0026amp; Milica Baum (Editors) — First American Edition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e South Brunswick and New York, A.S. Barnes and Company, 1970\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 4to, pp. 176.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Good. The volume remains securely bound and square, though it carries clear indications of its institutional provenance, notably a 'City of Liverpool Public Libraries' bookplate to the illustrated front endpaper, an associated barcode sticker, and a discreet ink stamp to the copyright page. The original dust jacket is fully intact, yet exhibits moderate surface scuffing, edge wear, and general handling marks consistent with library circulation. Internally, the pages remain bright and generally clean, unaffected by the exterior wear, while the text block edges show only minor dust-toning from shelf storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This First American Edition offers a richly illustrated survey of the finest collections housed within seven of Belgrade's leading museums. The volume is notably enhanced by striking pictorial endpapers that feature an intricate antique engraving of the city, providing historical context before the text even begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an ex-library copy originating from the City of Liverpool Public Libraries, this specific volume holds established institutional provenance. The presence of the original bookplate and associated stamps tells the story of its previous circulation, yet it remarkably retains its original dust jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch comprehensive, English-language mid-century surveys of Yugoslavian art are relatively uncommon on the current market, providing a highly specific resource for art historians and collectors interested in Eastern European cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGreat Centres of Art: Belgrade\u003c\/i\u003e offers a captivating and scholarly journey through the artistic treasures of Yugoslavia's capital, drawing together the most significant pieces from seven of the city's preeminent museums. Spanning centuries of cultural heritage, from ancient archaeological artifacts and medieval frescoes to modern European masterpieces, this volume serves as both a detailed reference and a striking visual gallery. Extensively illustrated and carefully curated, it provides an invaluable window into the rich, diverse artistic legacy of Belgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54889106211155,"sku":"5415","price":28.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260907_103907.jpg?v=1788859557","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/great-centres-of-art-belgrade-djordje-mano-zisi-amp-milica-baum-editors","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}