Art 19th Century Ornithology Theodore Jasper
Pl. LXXV Great Auk Common or Foolish Guillemot Murre Giant Petrel or Giant Fulmar Mother Carey's Geese Sea Parrot Tufted Mortmons Fulmar Mother Carey's Chicken
New York N.Y.: Jacob H. Studer & Co. 1878. Plate LXXV; A single original colored plate of these birds; measures approx. 11 1/2" x 14" overall size; nicely chromo-lithographically colored. Light wear; old mounting residue at top on the back; colors bright clean and in very good condition. . Art. Not Bound. Very Good. Jacob H. Studer & Co. paperback books
Bookseller reference : 24961
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Art 19th century British
OUR LIVING PAINTERS: THEIR LIVES AND WORKS. A SERIES OF NEARLY A HUNDRED BRIEF NOTICES OF CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS OF THE ENGLISH SCHOOL
London: James Blackwood 1869. viii2764pp. Canary yellow cloth stamped in blind and gilt. Spine rather faded cloth a trifle hand soiled clean marginal tear in prefatory leaf with no loss occasional light marginal discolorations but a good sound copy. First edition of this anonymously compiled biographical dictionary including important contemporary sketches of Rossetti Holman Hunt Millais Brown et al. An important and possibly uncommon book. James Blackwood hardcover books
Bookseller reference : WRCLIT41532
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Art 20th Century France Claude Remusat
"A View From His Window" Original Ink Marker on Paper By French Artist Claude Remusat Signed and Dated Paris Dec. 1980
Original work in brown-black marker titled and signed at bottom "Remusat Paris Dec. 1980"; the backer of the piece with two typed statements from the former owner and friend of the artist Robert S. Greene 1922-2013 American writer jazz musician documentarian and historian; Mr. Greene has typed: "Claude Remusat's studio and flat in Paris. 46 Rue de L'Universite. Stay on right in court. Up four flights. I saw it first on April 12 1956."; Claude Remusat 1896-1982 French artist decorated World War I veteran; approx. 12 1/2" x 16" framed size glazed; light wear to frame; artwork in very good condition; unexamined out of frame; with excellent provenance directly from the artist to the first owner and now from his estate. Art. Framed & Glazed. Very Good. Paperback
Bookseller reference : 22931
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Art 20th Century France Claude Remusat
"Granville" dockside Original Watercolor on Paper Titled Signed and Dated By Claude Remusat
France: Not Published 1946. Watercolor gouache depicting dockside at Granville France and view into the distance; signed titled and dated at bottom right in pencil "Remusat Granville viii 46"; this was given by the artist to his old war comrade and friend Paul Charles Blum 1898-1981 American comrade-in-arms from WWI service in France - Blum was awarded the Croix de Guerre on August 12 1918 for his ambulance service and returned to the United States in 1919 graduated from the Sheffield Scientific School Yale University in 1921 and became a literary agent and free-lance writer; he joined the Foreign Service during World War II; see Yale University holdings for his papers & biographical information; Blum's nephew and estate executor was also a close friend of Remusat Robert S. Greene 1922-2013 American writer jazz musician documentarian and historian; this piece descended by inheritance to him; Claude Remusat 1896-1982 French artist and also a decorated World War I veteran; approx. 14 1/2" x 20 1/2" size; painted on good heavy paper stock with gouache heightening; light wear little mounting tape residue on back; painted to the edge of the paper; artwork in very good condition and with excellent provenance directly from the artist to the first owner and now from Robert Greene's estate. Art. Not Bound. Very Good. Not Published Paperback
Bookseller reference : 22932
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Art 20th Century Mariette Lydis The Society of Print Connoisseurs
"Juana" Lithograph Signed By Mariette Lydis
USA: The Society of Print Connoisseurs 1930. Lithograph; signed in pencil and in the stone lower left; our research indicates this was commissioned by the Society of Print Connoisseurs in a limited edition of 200 circa 1930; approx. 10 1/8 x 13'' size with generous margins all around; some tanning old matte-burn around the margin; in very good condition; Mariette Lydis 1887-1970 Austrian artist spending time in France England and Argentina known for her illustrative art and compared to Foujita. . First Edition. Not Bound. Very Good. The Society of Print Connoisseurs Paperback
Bookseller reference : 23176
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Art 20th Century France Claude Remusat
"Paris 1946" Roofs Original Watercolor Inscribed Dated and Signed By Claude Remusat
France: Not Published 1946. Watercolor gouache depicting the roofs of Paris and a view into the distance; inscribed at bottom right in pencil "Paris 1928 - Paris 1946 I21 Pour Paul - CR - en amitie constant.bien.Claude Remusat"; the inscription by the artist to Remusat's old war comrade and friend Paul Charles Blum 1898-1981 American comrade-in-arms from WWI service in France - Blum was awarded the Croix de Guerre on August 12 1918 for his ambulance service and returned to the United States in 1919 graduated from the Sheffield Scientific School Yale University in 1921 and became a literary agent and free-lance writer; he joined the Foreign Service during World War II; see Yale University holdings for his papers & biographical information; Blum's nephew and estate executor was also a close friend of the artist Remusat - Robert S. Greene 1922-2013 American writer jazz musician documentarian and historian; this piece descended by inheritance to him; Claude Remusat 1896-1982 French artist and also a decorated World War I veteran; approx. 18" x 23 1/4" size; painted on good heavy paper stock with gouache heightening; light wear top right corner with tiny chip little mounting tape residue on back; painted to the edge of the paper; artwork in very good condition and with excellent provenance directly from the artist to the first owner and now from Robert Greene's estate. Art. Not Bound. Very Good. Not Published Paperback
Bookseller reference : 22933
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Art 20th Century France Claude Remusat
"Rue De L'Echaude" Original Watercolor on Paper Inscribed Titled and Signed Dated 4 Mai 1956 By Claude Remusat
France: Not Published 1956. Watercolor Paris '50s street scene on paper; inscribed at bottom left "from Claude & Denise signed Remusat en souvenir de son premier voyage a Paris 4 Mai 1956 Rue de l'Echaude" also penciled below repeating the street name; given to the former owner and friend of the artist Robert S. Greene 1922-2013 American writer jazz musician documentarian and historian by Claude Remusat 1896-1982 French artist decorated World War I veteran; approx. 11"" x 16" size; painted on good heavy paper stock with gouache heightening; light wear painted to the edge of the paper; little mounting tape residue on back; artwork in very good condition and with excellent provenance directly from the artist to the first owner and now from his estate. . Art. Not Bound. Very Good. Not Published Paperback
Bookseller reference : 22934
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Art 20th Century Czech Tavik Frantisek Simon
1922 Female Nude Mezzotint "The Evening" Dreaming By Czech Artist Tavik Frantisek Simon 1877 - 1942 Signed & with Seal.
France: Artist Published 1922. Signed by the artist in pencil below the image at bottom right; at left is the artist's tear-drop shaped red 'seal' and the pencil '40.' Our research indicates this piece was accomplished circa 1922 the catalog raisonne giving it the title 'Dreaming'. There is a pencil title written at bottom left "The Evening" as well. Reverse with a small "Made in France" oval sticker. The art approx 210 x 155 mm approx. 8 1/4" x 6 1/4" size; the overall sheet size is approx. 390 x 270 mm 10 1/2" x 15 1/4" bottom edge deckle. Some darkening to the paper; faint old crease line top right corner; in very good condition; a lovely moody image evocative of the 'dream' state of the title. Art. Not Bound. Very Good. Artist Published Paperback
Bookseller reference : 26368
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Art 20th Century OSS France Claude Remusat Friendship
1937 Original Portrait of OSS Chief of Bern Switzerland Station Paul C. Blum X-2 Counterintelligence Yale graduate; By Claude Remusat Inscribed & Signed. With Additional Drawings Photographs and a Catalog of WWII art of American Military in France
St. Jean-Le-Thomas France: Not Published 1937. Original charcoal seated � length portrait inscribed to the sitter "Paul C. Blum in St. Jean-le-Thomas 1937 signed Remusat" by Claude Remusat 1896-1982 French artist decorated World War I veteran and close friend of American Paul C. Blum 1898 - 1981 Yale graduate who was engaged in espionage activities for the United States via the OSS and the subject of the 1998 biography "Blum - San! Scholar Soldier Gentleman Spy" by his nephew Robert S. Greene 1922-2013 American writer jazz musician documentarian and historian. Approx. 15" x 20 �" size; accomplished on heavy good quality Rives watermark paper; some smudging spotting to the image & background; in very good condition. With a 1981 black marker on paper of the backstage area of the Ballet "coulisses" signed and inscribed "For Paul C.B. Bonne Annee 1981 de tout coeur - as ever" 12" x 14 �" ; and a pencil sketch head portrait of Bob Greene signed "Remusat - for Bob Greene Paris 23 Dec 1980" 9" x 14" on plain paper little spot below signature and with a paper window-overlay; and an ink on paper drawing of dancers inscribed "Remusat - To Bob Greene affectionally Xmas eve 1980 Paris" 11 �" x 14 �". With 6 black and white photographic prints of Remusat portraiture: Paul C. Blum Shostakovich Khachaturian Ruggero-Gerlin Hindemith Alfred Cortot. Also with a photograph of Remusat's house in St. Jean-le-Thomas taken in 2007 and two portraits of the artist both mounted in frames one taken from a periodical and the other a digital image now degraded to yellow-green tones. With the 1994 catalog of Remusat's works "Les Americains dans l'Avranchin" French & English text 1994 commentary on the works and times with biography of the artist; 24 pages oblong format color illustrated light wear and in very good condition. The Yale Guide to the Paul Charles Blum Papers MS 900 state that Blum "�was born on March 31 1898 in Yokohama Japan and spent his childhood in Japan Switzerland France and New York City�a private in the Yale R.O.T.C. and enlisted in the U. S. Ambulance Service in 1917. He was sent overseas in 1918 and served with the French army from March 1918 to March 1919�awarded the Croix de Guerre �returned to the United States in 1919 and graduated from the Sheffield Scientific School Yale University in 1921. Following graduation Blum was a literary agent and free-lance writer. He joined the Foreign Service during World War II remaining until 1954. Blum retired to Japan where he lived until his death in 1981�" In WWII Blum was station chief for the OSS in the X-2 counterintelligence department in Bern Switzerland. During his earlier military service in France in WWI he became closely acquainted with the artist Claude Remusat and the men maintained their friendship throughout their lives. Blum's nephew and biographer Bob Greene was early introduced to Remusat by his uncle and after Paul Blum's death remained in close friendly contact with Remusat as well until the artist died. Blum was also a noted collector of books and manuscript materials on early Japan and that country's early interactions with the West endowing the Collection at the Yokohama Archives of History Library with 7000 items including foreign books and magazines about Japan dating back to the 16th century old European maps of Japan and Asia and Japanese woodblock prints. Friendship extending across generations through two wars and peace illustrated. Provenance: Directly from the estate of Robert S. Greene. . Original Art. Not Bound. Very Good. Illus. by Claude Remusat. Not Published Paperback
Bookseller reference : 24346
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Art 20th Century France Claude Remusat
1938 Original Pen & Ink Artwork on Paper New Year's Greeting Titled & Dated By Claude Remusat Given to Paul C. Blum
France: Not Published 1938. Accomplished in black ink on transparent paper mounted to cardstock; with instructions penciled-on for printing and marked "urgent Remusat 46 Rue de l'Universite" and a further note on back. Image is of a joyful winged cupid opening a suitcase with the initials PCB with the artists' comments "A bag full of happiness health prosperity & good luck!" This was given by the artist to his old friend Paul Charles Blum 1898-1981 American comrade-in-arms from WWI service in France - Blum was awarded the Croix de Guerre on August 12 1918 for his ambulance service and returned to the United States in 1919 graduated from the Sheffield Scientific School Yale University in 1921 and became a literary agent and free-lance writer joining the Foreign Service during World War II; see Yale University holdings for his papers & biographical information; Blum's nephew and estate executor was also a close friend of Remusat Robert S. Greene 1922-2013 American writer jazz musician documentarian and historian; this piece descended by inheritance to him. Claude Remusat 1896-1982 French artist and also a decorated World War I veteran; Blum & Remusat's friendship remained close throughout their lives. Artwork approx. 4" x 7 1/2" size; cardstock backer makes it 7" x 12" overall. Light wear paper darkening; the inkwork very sharp and clear. In very good condition and with excellent provenance directly from the artist to the first owner and finally from the collection of Robert Greene. Art. Not Bound. Very Good. Not Published Paperback
Bookseller reference : 26133
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Art 20th Century Watercolor
1953 Roof Crocus April 1st Watercolor Art Signed by Leake
No Place Listed: Not Published 1953. Watercolor & ink floral depiction titled & signed at the lower margin "Roof Crocus April 1st 1953 Leake" in ink. Approx. 9 1/2" x 15 3/4" size; old matte offsetting around edges paper darkened a bit; in very good condition. Art. Not Bound. Very Good. Not Published Paperback
Bookseller reference : 24513
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Art 20th Century Antonio Frasconi
1960 Woodcut Portrait of Bertrand Russell Signed By Antonio Frasconi
USA: Artist Published 1960. Black & White woodcut on tissue laid-down to cardstock backer-board of the noted British philosopher Bertrand Russell by the Uruguay-American artist Antonio Frasconi 1919 - 2013 pencil signed and dated "Frasconi '60" beneath the image. Approx. 7 1/2" 10 1/2" image size 11" x 15" overall including the cardstock matte. Paper darkened a little matte-burn line; in very good condition. Art. Not Bound. Very Good. Illus. by Antonio Frasconi. Artist Published Paperback
Bookseller reference : 17685
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Art 20th Century Arthur Kaufmann
1962 Color Chalk Drawing Inscribed and Signed By Arthur Kaufmann
No Place Listed: Not Published 1962. Expressionistic idealized classical buildings in a lagoon scene done in vibrant colored chalks. Inscribed and signed at the lower right corner "To Corliss Lamont March 28 - 1962 A. Kaufmann." Accomplished on good quality heavy drawing paper approx. 13 3/4" x 20" size. A little age-toning old tape residue at corners; in very good condition. Arthur Kaufmann 1888 - 1971 German avant-garde painter educator teacher who was a key figure in the Post-Expressionist and New Objectivity art movements. WWW in American Art 1999 here gifting Corliss Lamont 1902-1995 American humanist philosopher civil rights activist. Art. Not Bound. Very Good. Not Published Paperback
Bookseller reference : 24515
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Art 20th Century Fabric Collage
1968 Fabric Collage of a Country Scene with Barns Signed J. Hay
No Place Listed: Not Published 1968. Signed on the back "J. Hay Fall 1968" in ink. An autumnal country scene accomplished with fabric scraps ribbed velvet linen flowers pasted to a paper backing. Artwork is approx. 9" x 11 1/2" size. Old glue residue darkening to cloth; in good condition. . Art. Not Bound. Good. Not Published Paperback
Bookseller reference : 24512
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Art 20th Century Nicky Gioia Mitchell Hamptons
1989 - 1995 - 2000 Three Catalogs of the Artwork of Nicky Gioia Mitchell
Southampton Long Island New York: Artist Published 1989. Three catalogs for this artists work include: 1989 20 pages 1995 28 pages; 2000 30 pages; all are color black and white illustrated; one with a signed note from the artist tipped-on to a front endpaper; each with an artist exhibition chronology and biographical information critical commentary; most of these pieces reflect the artists depiction of Watermill Southampton Long Island NY beach and shoreline scenes; all bound in oblong-format color illustrated paper covers approx. 8 1/2" x 10" size; light tips edge wear; in very good condition. Signed by Artist. First Editions. Soft Cover. Very Good. Artist Published Paperback
Bookseller reference : 23432
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Art 20th Century Drawing
1990 Seated Female Nude Drawing in Blue Pencil Signed S. Baer '90
U.S.A.: Not Published 1990. iginal artwork a seated female nude well-accomplished in blue pencil; signed S. Baer 90 lower right by the artist. Approx. 12 1/2" x 17 1/2" overall sheet size. Light marginal wear spotting; image area clean and in very good condition. Art. Not Bound. Very Good. Not Published Paperback
Bookseller reference : 26674
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Art 20th Century Watercolor New York City
1995 New York City Riverside Park Statue General Sigel Architectural View Large Watercolor Signed G. Langnotot
New York City New York: Not Published 1995. Watercolor & ink signed at the lower right corner "G. Langnotot. 95" in ink. A view of the west side of Manhattan at 106th street the equestrian statue of General Sigel at the Riverside park edge at center the neighborhood buildings as the backdrop. Accomplished on white paper in vivid colors approx. 17 3/4" x 24" size. Some rippling; in very good condition. . Art. Not Bound. Very Good. Not Published Paperback
Bookseller reference : 24514
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Art 20th Century Africa
African Art Today: Four Major Artists May 14 - August 31 1974 African-American Institute 833 United Nations Plaza New York.
New York New York: African-American Institute 1974. 13 pages; illustrated with black and white images of the artworks and portraits of the artists: Skunder Boghossian Ethiopia; Valente Malangatana Mozambique; Twins Seven Seven Nigeria; Amir I.M. Nour Sudan. Foreword by Rosalind R. Jeffries. Approx. 6" x 9" size stapled illustrated softcover; some edge tips wear and rubbing to the binding; good condition. First Edition. Soft Cover. Good. African-American Institute Paperback
Bookseller reference : 26187
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Art 20th Century France Stephan Kergur
Casino Municipal De Trouville Exposition De Peinture De Stephan Kergur La Mer 120 Etudes Expressives Expostion Permanente Dans Les Salons Du Casino Municipal Aout 1918
Paris France.: Imprimerie Leve 1918. 4-sided folding catalog of the works of this artist shown at the casino numbered 1-120 with titles. Approx. 6" x 9 1/4" size. Some edge tips wear closed tears darkened soiling. In good condition. First Edition. Not Bound. Good. Imprimerie Leve Paperback
Bookseller reference : 25722
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Art 20th Century American Mark Freeman
Circa 1960 "Full Moon" Artists' Proof Signed By Mark Freeman with Artist's Signed Letter Regarding the Art & Catalogs of his Works.
U.S.A.: Artist Published Including: An artists' proof of this lithograph approx. 14 1/2" x 22" overall size. Titled & signed "Full Moon - Artists' Proof - Mark Freeman" at bottom edge in pencil. With The artists catalog "Prints by Mark Freeman" 1964 Parrish Art Museum Southampton NY - Part 2 Lithographs section - which gives this information about the work: "�This group consists of Lithographs almost all in color. Chronologically these prints represent the artist's earlier work most of the editions having been produced between 1950 and 1960�.Editions of Lithographs are limited to a maximum of 75 prints." The catalog depicts this lithograph. With A typed letter signed by the artist dated October 26 1993 on printed "Mark Freeman Union Square NY" letterhead. Within the artist states that "�I believe that the print you have was donated to the Guild Hall East Hampton NY probably for a charity event in the Sixties when I was active in participating in the Annual Fairs�.As to the prints of your inquiry: I have finally located two impressions with green background as in our copy. They were "artists Proofs" tried for effect; the edition was printed in brownish peach sky. The green proofs are rare - only four I believe�Please let me know about the "Strange Moonlight" print. Sincerely Mark Freeman." The artist in his communication also included a color photocopy of a "�section of the print which gives you the coloring of the edition. and initialed MF" With A catalog of his works at an exhibition held at the Sylvan Cole Gallery NY 1987 and another catalog from the Elliott Museum Stuart Florida 1991 and the original mailing envelope sent to his correspondent. Mark Freeman 1908 - 2003 Austrian-American artist celebrated for his boldly-imaged artworks "�an inventive and experimental artist." Quote from George Albert Perret director of the Parrish Museum from the information in the included catalog. Art. Not Bound. Very Good. Illus. by Mark Freeman. Artist Published Paperback
Bookseller reference : 21858
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Art 20th Century Rose Graubart Ignatow East Hampton New York
Circa 1965 Original Acrylic and Ink on Cardstock Abstract Woodland Scene Art by Rose Graubart Ignatow 1914- 1995
East Hampton Long Island New York: Not Published 1965. East Hampton Long Island New York: Original artwork unsigned & purchased at the sale of her artwork at South Bay Auctions New York. Not framed approx. 9" x 12" size; color acrylic & black ink abstract art on heavy cardstock board. Artwork by Rose Graubart Ignatow 1914 - 1995 artist-poet of East Hampton Long Island NY; after her death many of the works by her were consigned to the auction house and sold; we have handled many of her pieces over the years. Some wear & chipping to edges & corners a few tiny surface chips; surface stable; colors bright an interesting composition in very good condition. Art. Not Bound. Very Good. Not Published Paperback
Bookseller reference : 26673
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Art 20th Century Printing History Collectors Graphics
Circa 1965 Collectors Graphics No. 5 Exhibition Catalog
New York N.Y.: No Publisher Noted 1965. 12 pages illustrated in color & black and white. With 24 numbered examples of illustrated artwork using various printing methods: silk screen linoleum and woodcuts combined woodcut & screen processes. Printed on glossy paper stock. Approx. 8" x 10 1/2" size oblong format simply side-stapled; the cover with the logo and text title; no other date text or explanatory material within; research indicates that this was the exhibition catalog for a gallery show of graphics at Peridot Gallery NY circa 1965. Cover paper darkened little wear; contents clean and in very good condition. First Printing. Soft Cover. Very Good. No Publisher Noted Paperback
Bookseller reference : 24913
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Art 20th Century Design Graphic Arts Advertising
Circa 1968 Die-cut Advertisers Promotional for Time Magazine
New York N.Y.: Time Magazine 1965. A complex illustrative and 'working' advertising sales promotional offered to potential advertisers to 'keep tabs' on their clientele via advertising in Time magazine. Each topic with a small black and white illustration at top which indicates a particular strength of the magazine in reaching targeted subscribers; with explanatory text on each and with a larger printing of the image printed on the backs. A printed statement on translucent 'parchment' paper stock within accompanies the tabbed cards giving further general information on Time and its readership and is signed in facsimile by Robert C. Gordon the Advertising Sales Director. No advertising agency or artist credited; not dated; from internal evidence and our research circa 1965. Approx. 4 1/2" x 11" size with each tabbed 'content sheet' varying in size to fit; printed on heavy glossy paper stock; light wear little darkened at edges; contained in a plain brown thin cardstock mailing envelope with short closed edge-tear; contents in very good condition and an interesting advertisers' promotional for this influential publication. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Time Magazine Paperback
Bookseller reference : 24921
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Art 20th Century Louise Elena Hoff
Circa 1990 Crossing the River Ink and Wash on Hand Made Paper Signed By Louise Elena Hoff
Santa Barbara California: Not Published 1990. Composed with black ink and gray wash signed Louise and titled below on medium-brown hand-made paper stock. Approx. 6" x 8 1/2" size; a little darkening to the paper some edge irregularity; in very good condition. With a black and white printed and illustrated biographical sheet on the artist noting membership in the Santa Barbara Art Association and various exhibits collections; also her educational curriculum vitae schooling at the University of Amsterdam with a doctorate in psychology; also art studies with Robert Smith at Monterey CA and the Fluxus artist Willem de Ridder among others. In very good condition. Signed by Artist. Art. Not Bound. Very Good. Not Published Paperback
Bookseller reference : 24821
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Art 20th Century Maurice Esteve
Es Wurde Uns Freuen Sie an Der Eroffnung Unserere Ausstellung Maurice Esteve Aquarelle Begrussen Zu Durfen Neue Galerie 1973
Zurich Switzerland: Neue Galerie Dr. Peter Nathan 1973. 105 pages; illustrated throughout in color and black & white. Text in German & French; with lists of works at the exhibition including date title sizes and other information. Laid-in are 2 color gallery announcements for Esteve showings. Approx. 7 1/2" x 10" size; clear printed plastic titled dustjacket over illustrated softcover; light wear; very clean; in very good condition. . First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Neue Galerie Dr. Peter Nathan Paperback
Bookseller reference : 26274
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Art 20th Century Design Graphic Arts University of Baltimore
Essentially Black & White Portfolio.Graduating Students in the Publications Design Program at the University of Baltimore Sunday June 7 1987.Poe's Public House
Baltimore Md: University of Baltimore 1987. 15 loose sheets; with student names and biographical materials; illustrated in black and white with their artworks. Approx. 8" size square folded loose white paper covers illustrated with zebras. Contents printed on heavy glossy paper stock. Light wear top cover spotty; Contents in very good condition. First Edition. Soft Cover. Good. University of Baltimore Paperback
Bookseller reference : 24923
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Art 20th Century Design Graphic Arts Paper Union Camp Corporation
Flo Ziegfeld One of a Series of Famous Personalities Produced By and on Union Camp Fine Papers By Union Camp Corporation
Franklin Virginia: Union Camp Corporation 1966. A promotional item created to extol this paper company's products produced using Florenz Ziegfeld and his entertainment career as a basis. Using different papers the company graphically explores his career and style; with 'his' business card inserted on the front of the art-deco illustrated portfolio folder cover opening to show two 'Ziegfeld Girls' who are photo-illustrated on glossy stock with 'tickets' to the show in 1925 die-cut 'follies' promotional folding pamphlets on the Ziegfeld shows & girls a 'note pad' Fanny Brice's metallic 'star' and a flexible illustrated recording of the Helen Morgan song "Bill." The covers give biographical details on Ziegfeld and the back cover identifies the Union Camp paper product used in the creation of each piece. Approx. 8 1/2" x 11" size. With the original cardstock mailing envelope from Union Camp envelope darkened worn. Light wear to the portfolio itself ephemera & papers within are clean and in very good condition. First Edition. Portfolio. Very Good. Union Camp Corporation Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 24924
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Art 20th Century Graphics Typography Visual Arts
Image: 1 A Quarterly of the Visual Arts Number One Summer 1949
London England: Art and Technics 1949. 83 pages; illustrated in color black and white; the inaugural issue of this visual-arts magazine publication ran to 8 issues the successor to 'Alphabet and Image'; drawings of William Mulready; sculpture of Daphne Hardy; engravings of John O'Connor; J.M. Gandy: Architectural Draughtsman; Book Illustrations by John Minton; R.A. Bevan: Chantry Afterthoughts; exhibitions reviews; edited by Robert Harling; wraps darkening edgewear; small 'v' shaped chip at top front edge; in good condition. First Edition. Soft Cover. Good. Art and Technics Paperback
Bookseller reference : 594
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Art 20th Century Design Graphic Arts Paper Champion Papers
Imagination VII Champion Papers
Knightsbridge Hamilton Ohio: Champion Papers Inc. 1965. Illustrated in color and black and white this issue's theme is centered around "Fire". Presented using a variety of Kromekote gloss Champion Papers for printing colored illustrations with an example of a giant printed matchbook cover a die-cut menu and items relating to the celebration of a NY fire department's centennial. Also with examples of printed fire prevention items embossed packaging ideas a model of a FDNY super pumper truck and more. The concept and creative direction was by Needham Louis and Brorby Inc. With examples of printing embossing and die-cut techniques folding plates & more. All papers and processes used are carefully identified and listed for each item. Approx. 10 1/8" x 11 3/4" size heavy paper stock illustrated spiral-bound covers; a little edge-wear & soiling; contents clean and in very good condition. . First Edition. Spiral Bound. Very Good. Champion Papers Inc. Paperback
Bookseller reference : 25605
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Art 20th Century Design Graphic Arts Paper Champion Papers
Imagination No. 12 Champion Papers
Knightsbridge Hamilton Ohio: Champion Papers Inc. 1968. Illustrated in color and black and white this issue's theme is the city people & history of San Francisco California in illustration literature and lore. Presented using a variety of Champion Papers for printing colored illustrations maps views photographs of San Francisco locales personages sports examples of old invoices restaurants theatre promotions the graphic signage of San Francisco; all California-themed idea graphics. Concept and creative direction by Needham Harper & Steers Inc. With various printing techniques plates & more. All papers and processes used carefully identified and listed for each item. Approx. 10 1/8" x 11 3/4" size heavy paper stock illustrated spiral-bound covers; a little edge-wear & darkening to the covers; contents clean and in very good condition. . First Edition. Spiral Bound. Very Good. Champion Papers Inc. Paperback
Bookseller reference : 24939
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Art 20th Century Design Graphic Arts Paper Champion Papers George Tscherny
Imagination No. 10 Champion Papers
Knightsbridge Hamilton Ohio: Champion Papers Inc. 1967. Illustrated in color and black and white this issue's theme was the railroad in illustration literature & lore. Presented using a variety of Champion Papers for printing colored illustrations railroad history designs an envelope labled f.o.b. holding a folding 7-panel color plate of a freight train. Also with extremely sharply-printed black and white portraits of two 'railroad men'; railroad signals brightly printed & explained and a cut-out train & station of the 19th century the "Gare Americaine A Maryland" with a 'French accent' to the design of the figures & buildings; all railroad & transportation-themed idea graphics. Concept and creative direction by Needham Harper & Steers Inc.; designed by George Tscherny. With various printing techniques folding plates & more. All papers and processes used are carefully identified and listed for each item. Approx. 10 1/8" x 11 3/4" size heavy paper stock illustrated spiral-bound covers; a little edge-wear & soiling; contents clean and in very good condition. . First Edition. Spiral Bound. Very Good. Champion Papers Inc. Paperback
Bookseller reference : 24937
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Art 20th Century Loretta Howard Gallery
January White Sale Curated By Beth Rudin Dewoody January 13 - February 2011 Loretta Howard Gallery New York NY
New York NY: Loretta Howard Gallery 2011. 64 pages; artworks illustrated in shades of white throughout with information on the title of the piece materials used size provenance. Over 60 artist works including Sol Lewitt Alice Aycock Yayoi Kusama John Chamberlain Anselm Reyle and others. Approximately 6" x 7 1/2" size; embossed printed flocked-white paper covers. Slight edge tips wear; contents clean and in very good condition. . First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Loretta Howard Gallery Paperback
Bookseller reference : 25548
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Art 20th Century Canada Inuit Joe Talirunili
Joe Talirunili "A Grace Beyond the Reach of Art"
Canada: La Federation Des Cooperatives Du Nouveau-Quebec 1977. 83 pages; illustrated throughout with the artist's work in color & black and white. Foreword by Marybelle Myers; with reminiscences artworks carvings print list at back. Approx. 8 1/2" x 9 1/2" size oblong format; color illustrated softcover; some edge tips wear and rubbing to the binding; contents clean and in very good condition; a good reference for this artists' work. . First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Illus. by Joe Talirunili. La Federation Des Cooperatives Du Nouveau-Quebec Paperback
Bookseller reference : 26185
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Art 20th Century Jonathan Santlofer
Jonathan Santlofer; The Man Ray Series February 16 - May 18 2003 Montclair Art Museum New Jersey with Autograph Note Signed By the Artist
Montclair New Jersey: Montclair Art Museum 2003. 19 pages; with a autograph note signed from the artist "John - Hope all's been well. I often look at the beautiful book you sent me & think of you. Many thanks again. Hope to see you perhaps this summer - All the best Jonathan." Black and white illustrated with the artists' works on this theme including titles dates sizes provenance and with biographical section and introductory essay by the chief curator of this exhibition Gail Stavitsky. Approximately 6" x 9" size illustrated stapled paper covers. Slight wear; contents and note clean and in very good condition. Signed by Artist. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Illus. by Jonathan Santlofer. Montclair Art Museum Paperback
Bookseller reference : 25551
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Art 20th Century Picasso
L'Oeuvre Grave De Picasso
Lausanne Switzerland: Editions Clairefontaine 1955. 22 text 168 plate pages 10 folding plate-list pages at back; black and white illustrated throughout. French text. Introduction et Choix de Bernhard Geiser; Traduction de Gustave Roud. Approx. 8 3/4" x 11" size; illustrated polished paper dustjacket over boards; jacket with some soiling and tips edge-wear; volume clean and in very good condition. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. Editions Clairefontaine Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 26198
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Art 20th Century Leonor Fini
Livre D'Images Leonor Fini
Paris France.: A.C. Mazo & Cie 1971. A publisher's prospectus 24 pages for a signed artist edition; illustrated with color & black and white reproductions of the artworks of Leonor Fini and artist photo-portrait. French text by Juan Baptista Pineiro. Laid-in is a letter from the publisher regarding pricing of different series. Approx. 10 1/2" x 14 1/2" size portfolio style black-titled red paper softcover. Publisher name with thin blue paper strip over it on title page. Light edge tips wear sunning to the binding; in very good condition. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. A.C. Mazo & Cie Paperback
Bookseller reference : 26196
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Art 20th Century Denmark Periodical Louisiana Revy
Louisiana Revy Marts - Maj 1976 Henry Moore Let's Mix All Feelings Together: Baruchello Erro Fahlstrom Liebig
Humlebaek Denmark: Udgivet af Louisiana 1976. 39 pages. Danish language art and design periodical. Color and black and white illustrated throughout. Approx. 9 3/4" x 13 3/4" size; color illustrated stapled softcover; light wear; in very good condition. . First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Udgivet af Louisiana Paperback
Bookseller reference : 26194
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Art 20th Century Denmark Periodical Louisiana Revy
Louisiana Revy Januar - Juni 1975 Morris Louis Jacques Monory Dario Villalba Jan Groth Moderna Museet Pa Louisana Duane Hanson Bernhard Luginbuhl
Humlebaek Denmark: Udgivet af Louisiana 1975. 39 pages. Danish language art and design periodical. Color and black and white illustrated throughout. Approx. 9 3/4" x 13 3/4" size; color illustrated stapled softcover; light wear; in very good condition. . First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Udgivet af Louisiana Paperback
Bookseller reference : 26193
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Art 20th Century Denmark Periodical Louisiana Revy
Louisiana Revy Oktober 1976 Akhnaton Og Nefertiti
Humlebaek Denmark: Udgivet af Louisiana 1976. 39 pages. Danish language art and design periodical. Color and black and white illustrated throughout. Approx. 9 3/4" x 13 3/4" size; color illustrated stapled softcover; light wear; in very good condition. . First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Udgivet af Louisiana Paperback
Bookseller reference : 26195
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Art 20th Century Denmark Periodical Louisiana Revy
Louisiana Revy April-August 1974 Anonym Design Tantra Dewasne
Humlebaek Denmark: Udgivet af Louisiana 1974. 75 pages; Danish language art and design periodical. Color and black and white illustrated throughout. Approx. 9 3/4" x 13 3/4" size; color illustrated stapled softcover; light wear; in very good condition. . First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Udgivet af Louisiana Paperback
Bookseller reference : 26191
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Art 20th Century Denmark Periodical Louisiana Revy
Louisiana Revy Oktober 1975 Edvard Munch
Humlebaek Denmark: Udgivet af Louisiana 1975. 39 pages; this issue devoted entirely to Edvard Munch. Danish language art and design periodical. Color and black and white illustrated throughout. Approx. 9 3/4" x 13 3/4" size; color illustrated stapled softcover; light wear; in very good condition. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Udgivet af Louisiana Paperback
Bookseller reference : 26192
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Art 20th Century Criticism Matthew Collings
Matthew Collings The Solemn and the Trivial Versus the Serious and thePlayful Matthew Collings Interviewed By Mary Lou Pavlovic
Melbourne Australia: Authors Copyright 2002. 15 pages; cover photo of Matthew Collings by Chris Rodley; contents with the interview of Collings by Pavlovic on the occasion of his visit to Australia 25 Sept. - 9th Oct. 2002; one of an edition of 1000. Approximately 5 7/8" x 8 1/4" size vertical 'flip' format; illustrated stapled paper covers. Slight wear; contents clean and in very good condition. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Authors Copyright Paperback
Bookseller reference : 25553
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Art 20th Century Rex Lau
Rex Lau Eat the Code Book Arbeitin/Works 1990 - 1992 Geleitwort/Preface: Edward Albee Essay: Donald Kuspit
Germany - Switzerland - United States: Galerie Mielich-Werber & Galerie Objecta Renate Bender 1992. 36 pages; inscribed and signed in black ink by the artist on the title page "Love you both RRL"; color illustrated exhibition catalog of the artist; German English text; portrait of the artist chronology of exhibitions at back; approx. 8 3/4 x 10 3/4" size; glossy black paper wraps binding; laid-in is a large illustrated exhibition invitation; some light edge-wear rubbing to binding; in very good condition. Signed by Illustrator. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Illus. by Rex Lau. Galerie Mielich-Werber & Galerie Objecta Renate Bender Paperback
Bookseller reference : 23658
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Art 20th Century Design Graphic Arts Paper Simpson Lee Paper Company
Simpson Lee Paper Company Design Pad Colored Text & Cover Papers Corsican - Talisman - Vicksburg - Vellum -Teton - Telemark Simpson Lee's Planned Range of Text and Cover Papers.
USA: Simpson Lee Paper Company 1965. 90 pages of sample papers; the company ".presented this pad.for your layouts and dummies." Each sheet with small printed information on the paper at bottom right corner as well as in the margin at left which was conveniently perforated at that point for design use. With varying paper weights deckle edges and textures of paper. Not dated circa 1960s. Large oblong format approx. 12 1/2" x 20" size with a printed cover sheet having details on sizes & uses of these papers on the inside cover; metal post-bound in top left corner. Light wear soiling couple short closed edge-tears to the top cover sheet; papers within clean and in very good condition and a nice group of useable paper samples from this company. First Edition. Post Bound. Very Good. Simpson Lee Paper Company Paperback
Bookseller reference : 24919
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Art 20th Century Cinema Advertising David Fredenthal
The Pride and the Passion Starring Cary Grant Frank Sinatra Sophia Loren a Stanley Kramer Pictures Corporation Production Promotional Poster with Art By David Fredenthal
A Paris: Imprime Par Les Fils De Victor Michel 1957. A large 4-panel promotional piece; one of a limited edition of 3000 printed on Velin Arches paper with 3 artworks by David Fredenthal signed in the print two in sepia and one with colors depicting the principal actors and scenes from the motion picture. Laid-in are loose pages of an article with drawings by David Fredenthal concerning the movie & its making from LIFE magazine. Poster approx. 21 1/4" x 29 1/4" overall size; old fold lines; little splitting at center fold; paper darkened; in good condition. . Broadside. Soft Cover. Good. Illus. by David Fredenthal. Imprime Par Les Fils De Victor Michel Paperback
Bookseller reference : 26182
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Art 20th Century Herbert Bayer Ingeborg Ten Haeff.
Two Visions of Space Herbert Bayer Ingeborg Ten Haeff November 9 - December 7 1969 Hudson River Museum. New York.
New York New York: The Hudson River Museum 1969. 40 pages; illustrated with black & white examples of these artists' work; exhibition catalog list at back with title size date type of work. Catalog text by Carl Black Jr. designed by Donald Werner printed by Robert Haas at the Ram Press New York. Approx. 8 1/2" size square format; white print on black stapled softcover; light wear covers with a little rubbing; in very good condition. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. The Hudson River Museum Paperback
Bookseller reference : 26189
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Art 20th Century Design Graphic Arts Typography Printing Upper and Lower Case
Upper and Lower Case The International Journal of Typographics Volume Eleven Number Four February 1985
New York N.Y.: The International Typeface Corporation 1985. 80 pages; black and white & color illustrated with a very useful index to typefaces employed in the journal. With editorials of typographic interest; a piece on the work of John Baskerville; on Robert Osborn; an article with color illustrations on hot air ballooning; new developments from ITC; the book art forms of Lois Polansky; advertisements in the trade more. Large format approx. 11" x 14 1/2" size printed and illustrated newsprint-weight paper covers. Covers darkened as are all pages within; the color printed sections still bright. Light wear in good condition. First Edition. Soft Cover. Good. The International Typeface Corporation Paperback
Bookseller reference : 24920
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Art 20th Century Uschi Ludemann
Uschi Ludemann Der Horizont Ist Weit The Horizon is Far Malerei/Painting 2000 - 2005
Frankfurt A.M.: DAM Deutsches Architektur Museum Galerie Barbara Von Stechow 2005. 84 pages; illustrated in color throughout with the artists' work; warmly inscribed signed dated on the front endpaper by the artist; text by Prof. Dr. Ingeborg Flagge Dr. Ingo Bartsch Dr. Gudrun Korner Jurgen Raitz von Frentz; English & German text; laid-in list of exhibitions for the artist in 2006; volume approx. 9 1/2" x 12" size; black polished paper hardcover; red cover and spine titles; a little light wear tips bumped to the binding; in very good condition. Signed by Artist. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. Illus. by Uschi Ludemann. DAM Deutsches Architektur Museum Galerie Barbara Von Stechow Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 24378
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Art 20th Century Sculpture
Vitamin 3 - D New Perspectives in Sculpture and Installation
London & New York: Phaidon 2009. 352 pages; useful index; over 120 sculptors & their works profiled; including biographical materials; approx. 9 3/4" x 11 1/2" size; a large & heavy volume approx. 7 lbs with the shipping; original printed heavy green boards green metallic edges; some light wear to the binding; in very good condition. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. Phaidon Hardcover
Bookseller reference : 24386
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Art 20th Century A. Belokopytoff
Circa 1950 Cubist Style Oil Painting on Canvas Covered Board Signed By A. Belokopytoff
Europe: A. Belokopytoff 1950. Oil on board a cubist-style shoreline abstract interpretation. Signed by the artist in the lower right corner. Approx. 17 3/4" x 24" size; canvas worn at edges some chipping and wear soiling to surface; old thin scrape line to right side; corners soft; in about good condition. Art. Not Bound. Good. A. Belokopytoff paperback books
Bookseller reference : 26031
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