Johns Hopkins, 1999. first thus. Hardcover. Both volumes are hardcovers, slightly sunned in places. Text is free of notes or underlining but does have a few random splotches on the edges. All in all a nice set of an important work.
New York: Simon & Schuster, 1964. Limited, Numbered Presentation Copy #477/500. Hardcover. This is a signed and numbered presentation copy. Numbered 477/500 in a beautiful wooden box. The box was made by hand of paulownia wood in the workshop of the master cabinet maker Kokochi Endo of Tokyo. It is.....
Paris: Maeght, 1947. First. Unbound portfolio of images from 30 years of sketchbooks. 94 offset lithographs by Moulot Freres. Paper covered card board wraps are chipped and nicked all along the edges. Some ghosting of images has taken place. Free of any notes or writing. I found some of his.....
Philadelphia: The Falcon Press, 1968. Softcover. Well preserved copy of the poet's first book from an edition of 1000. Inspired by the holocaust with illustrations that are somewhat abstract photos from the camps, appears to be marbled paper until you look closer. Illustrated paper wraps have some age toning. Otherwise.....
Museum of Moder Art/Gehenna Pres, 1957. Softcover. Blue folding portfolio is sunned and paper is peeling away from one fold. The book is a suite of 6 poems with wood engravings printed on handmade paper. Baskin designed and oversaw production at Gehenna Press. This #289 of 975 signed copies. Book.....
Gallery Bruno Bischofberger, 1989. Hardcover. Edges show some light wear. Upper right front corner is bumped and there is as mall crease to the dust jacket. Otherwise beautiful clean copy. This edition was limited to 2500 copies.
Germany: Heinrich Killinger, 1925. Hardcover. Blue cloth boards are totally trashed. There really is no other way to describe them. Rubbed down to the bords on the corners and a large section ripped off the lower front. Plus all sorts of marks and stains. Damp staining and foxing to the.....
Milan: Electa Editrice, 1979. softcover. A collection of 12 individual photographs by Lewis Hine reprinted in 1979. Photos are contained in a black foldover envelope of sorts. Originally issued, I believe, with a slipcase but that is not present. Images are all crisp and clean with tissue guards. #254 of.....
Oser Press, 1973. Silver cardboard box bottom with plastic top is intact and showing a bit of wear. Loose bound collection of 8 poems by Lynne Honickman each accompanied by an original signed print by Louis Kahn and others. Introduction by Anais Nin is also signed. This is #36 of.....
Sol Mednick and Arthur Williams, 1946. Hardcover. There is a page saying this is 1/100 signed and numbered copies but the spot where the signature and number would be is blank. Plastic case shows some age and is browned and has some chipping. Dust jacket shows some spotting and dirt.....
Nazraeli Press, 2014. Hardcover. Clean unmarked copy. slipcase has a bump at the corner otherwise appears new and unread.
New York: 1922. Magazine. An unusual little publication. Kind of like a zine. Corners and edges have multiple chips and areas that have flaked away. there is some mild foxing. the cover is completely separated. It's fragile. Contains some meh poetry by Duncan, Marin and Stieglitz and a terrific essay.....
New York: Tudor, 1972. Limited Edition of 5000. Hardcover. No 281 of 5000. Dust jacket has some soiling and nicks around the edges, now in a protective mylar sleeve. All original lithographs are present. there is some minor shelf wear to the edges of the text block. Volume II also.....
Harry N. Abrams, 1961. Hardcover in slipcase. First edition. White pictorial birds have a few smudges and the spine is age toned. Slipcase has many pulled threads, chips and tears and is missing the top edge. Thsi book is a reproduction of 3 sketchbooks from 1957-1959. Full page illustrations are.....
Brussels: Leeber-Hossmann. Limited edition of 500 signed copies. Softcover. Green paper wraps are significantly sunned at the edges and spine. Upper right corner is bent. Interior is free of any marks. this is copy 331/500 signed by the artist. There is an additional gift inscription "To R---, {the one who.....
Distributed Art Publishers, 2000. Hardcover. Beautiful pristine copy with the sole flaw being a small 1/2 inch closed tear on the upper right edge of the dust jacket (which is now in a protective mylar sleeve). Contains complete reprints of 30 of his artists books and 2 that were never.....
New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1962. First. Hardcover. Slipcase with pastedown has gotten a bit chewed up. Several scuffs and nicks and chips of the pastedown edges are visible. Clothbound hardcover is in very good shape. These lino cuts are well preserved and impressive. There is some foxing at the.....
New York: Leon Amiel Publisher, 1975. Limited Edition of 5000. Hardcover. No 4726 of 5000. Very good clean unmarked copy with all 11 original lithographs present. Images are fresh and bright. dust jacket has a bit of yellowing but is in a protective mylar sleeve. Volume I also available. Book.....
Covici frede, 1929. Victory Edition. Hardcover. Volume 1 only of this 2 volume limited edition. Signed by the author, this is copy number 58 of an edition of 225. Small amount of smudges on the signature page, otherwise clean unmarked copy. Silver stamped title on spine is faded and rubbed.....
Mark Murphy Design, 2008. Hardcover. This is a numbered, limited edition copy with Cardboard outer box, clamshell case and is signed by Ray Caesar. This copy is numbered #394/500. Cardboard box shows some light corner wear but rest of book and set are brand new. An unusual compendium of digital.....
San Francisco: Snowman Publications, 1999. Spiral Bound. Rubber stamp is still included. This is a spiral bound book and it's binding is still in great condition. Clear covers show some light scuffing and darkening. Book shows some light shelf wear and small spots of darkening and discoloration. A real oddball.....
The Brother in Elysium, 2011. Paperback. 19 prints, printed letterpress from plates of Sander's original artwork, each 8.5" x 11," laid into a printed envelope. With two text pieces printed from hand-set type. Signed by Sanders. We have three copies, Number 123, 156 and 166 of 250 hand-numbered copies. If.....
Simon & Schuster, 1960. Paperback. Well loved copy. Pages are tanned around the edges but not creased or flaking.. Paper wraps are stained and creased and there is a chip on the spine. First edition and scarce.
Indiana University Press, 1970. paperback. Covers show some moderate wear including discoloration, rubbing, scuffing, scratching and creasing as well as some fluid stains and closed tears. Edges show some chipping, closed tears and fluid staining. Back cover has a sticker from a previous owner with name, address and information. Overall.....
John WInston, 1947. Hardcover. 123 of 1000 signed editions. Covers show some browning, scuffing, rubbing and edge wear including some chipping, fraying and bumping. Front covers show a lot of foxing. Pages show some light discoloration from age. Signature from Arthur Szyk on 3rd page. Price reflects condition.