Published in 1918, this collection of illustrations by the celebrated American artist Joseph Pennell captures the spirit of industrial mobilization that accompanied America's entry into World War I. From factories and shipyards to mines and railroads, Pennell's drawings offer a powerful visual record of the nation's wartime efforts. With a preface by the influential activist and philosopher John Dewey, this book remains a testament to the role of art in documenting and shaping history. This work has been selected by ...
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Published in 1918, this collection of illustrations by the celebrated American artist Joseph Pennell captures the spirit of industrial mobilization that accompanied America's entry into World War I. From factories and shipyards to mines and railroads, Pennell's drawings offer a powerful visual record of the nation's wartime efforts. With a preface by the influential activist and philosopher John Dewey, this book remains a testament to the role of art in documenting and shaping history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Add this copy of Joseph Pennell's Pictures of War Work in America to cart. $14.00, fair condition, Sold by Crabtree's Collection rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Sebago, ME, UNITED STATES, published 1918 by Lippincott.
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Illus. Fair. Reproductions of a series of lithographs of munition works made by him with the permissions of the U.S. Govt. Paste down pictorial cover (piece missing) shows the armor plate bending press in a munitions plant. Damp stain at bottom affecting some page edges but not illustrations. One page bottom taped.
Add this copy of Joseph Pennell's Pictures of War Work in America to cart. $16.27, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2023 by Legare Street Press.
Add this copy of Joseph Pennell's Pictures of War Work in America to cart. $26.87, new condition, Sold by Ria Christie Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Uxbridge, MIDDLESEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2023 by Legare Street Press.
Add this copy of Joseph Pennell's Pictures of War Work in America to cart. $27.44, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2023 by Legare Street Press.
Add this copy of Joseph Pennell's Pictures of War Work in America to cart. $30.00, very good condition, Sold by Boards and Wraps rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Baltimore, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1918 by J.B. Lippincott.
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Very Good-with No dust jacket as issued. Paper pictorial mounted on the front board as issued, no dust jacket. Rubbing, toning, small stains, light foxing.; tall 8vo 9"-10" tall.
Add this copy of Joseph Pennell's Pictures of War Work in America to cart. $40.25, new condition, Sold by Ria Christie Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Uxbridge, MIDDLESEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2023 by Legare Street Press.
Add this copy of Joseph Pennell's Pictures of War Work in America to cart. $45.00, good condition, Sold by Alan Wofsy Fine Arts rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from San Francisco, CA, UNITED STATES, published by Philadelphia, Pa. : J.B. Lippincott Co., 1918.
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Reproductions of a series of lithographs of munition works made by him with the permission and authority of the United States government, with notes and an introduction by the artist. VG, some fraying, lightly soiled.