America pictured to the life
Subtitle: illustrated works from the Paul Mellon bequest
By: by George A. Miles and William S. Reese.
Contributors: Miles, George A.; Reese, William S.
Publisher: Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Yale University; Distributed by University Press of New England
Published: 2002
Place of publication: New Haven; [Hanover, N.H.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 123
Subjects: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library -- Exhibitions.; Illustrated books -- Connecticut -- New Haven -- Bibliography -- Exhibitions.; Rare books -- Connecticut -- New Haven -- Bibliography -- Exhibitions.; America -- Civilization -- Sources -- Bibliography -- Exhibitions.; America -- Early accounts to 1600 -- Exhibitions.; America -- Maps -- Exhibitions.
Genres: Bibliography; Exhibitions.; Sources; Early accounts to 1600; Maps
Description: "Better known as an art collector, Paul Mellon was also one of America's premier book collectors of the 20th century. America Pictured to the Life: Illustrated Works from the Paul Mellon Bequest explores the extraordinary range of American illustrated books that Mr Mellon's estate gave to Yale University's Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library. The catalog ranges from 16th-century accounts of early European exploration through late 19th-century American children's literature.

Works depicting American cities and historical events are accompanied by illustrated trade literature, art and architectural manuals, and works of entertainment. Illustrated in full color, the catalog includes commentary on more than 100 items from the Mellon bequest."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: This book accompanies the exhibition America Pictured to the Life: Illustrated Works from the Paul Mellon Bequest held at the Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Yale University, New  Haven, Connecticut from May 3 through July 31, 2002.
Includes index.