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1971ref. 19818Washington DC: Students & Youth for a Peoples' Peace 1971. Original three-color poster offset lithographed in black white and red measuring 43cm x 56cm 16 7/8" x 22 2/8". A Fine example. Poster from the 1971 May Day protests in Washington DC a series of large-scale civil disobedience actions in protest against the Vietnam War. The poster reproduces a well-known portrait of Sioux chief Sitting Bull and utilizes a quote by him on the upper half. Students & Youth for a Peoples' Peace was spearheaded by the May Day Tribe a group made up of Yippies and some of the more militant elements of the anti-war movement. The protests resulted in a series of violent clashes between demonstrators and police resulting in more than 12000 arrests. We find no examples in the trade 2018 and while OCLC shows a cataloged listing for the poster the only holding is a digital image in the U.New Mexico archives. T3. Students & Youth for a Peoples' Peace unknown books
1972ref. 16015München: Süddeutscher Verlag 1972. First Edition. Quarto 28cm. Yellow paper-covered boards hardcover; dustjacket; 275pp; illus. Includes bibliography. Fine unmarked copy in lightly rubbed and edgeworn jacket; Near Fine. 315 works pictured and described many in color. Süddeutscher Verlag unknown books
1972ref. 15163San Francisco 1972. Silkscreen in four colors 26" x 20" ca 66cm x 51cm. From an edition of approximately 75 copies hand-signed and dated lower right. Clean fresh example; tiny tack-holes and minor wear at corners else Fine; Grade A/A-. A seminal work by the provocative Bay Area printmaker who is perhaps the best-known figure among the wave of San Francisco Chicano artists who came to prominence in the decade of the Seventies. This is one of Garcia's best-known images a ". sarcastic 'deep reading' of Lipton's tea package.intended to destroy any naivete about the consumer relationship to foreign labor." see Cushing & Drescher Agitate! Educate! Organize! 2009. Also issued in an open edition offset lithograph; original Garcia silkscreens are quite rare. unknown books
1939ref. 12150New York: ACA Galleries ca 1939. Original lithograph. Sheet size ca. 20" x 13". Edition 175; signed in pencil lower right. Mild uniform toning to image else fine. [ACA Galleries] unknown books
ref. 15976Archive of 4 very large female empowerment posters dating from 1944 to 1966. Swiss women's suffrage posters dating 1946 1954 1959 and 1966 each measuring between 30.5 in and 50.5 inches. Women in Switzerland fought a very long battle for suffrage not receiving the right to vote until 1971. All the posters included in this archive demonstrate that women were equally capable to men in the workforce and thus equally deserving and entitled to the rights of citizenship. All 4 posters in very good to fine condition. A pictorially stunning set. 1. Swiss Women's Suffrage: Vote Yes posters. c. 1946. Very large original Swiss women's rights suffrage poster depicting three Strong women marching with purpose in front of three men. In German it states "Women's Rights: Yes. Same Duty Same Right." Impressive size 35.5" x 50.5." Very good condition. 2. Swiss Women's Suffrage: Vote Yes posters. Februar 20-21 1954. Very large original Swiss women's rights suffrage poster depicting a cheerful young boy stating in German "My mother is going to vote." Very large. 35.5" x 50.5." Very good condition. 3. Swiss Women's Suffrage: Vote Yes posters. c. 1959. Very large original Swiss women's rights suffrage poster depicting a Gentlemen with lipstick on his cheek voting yes for women's rights. Above him in German "Women's Rights." Impressive. 35.5" x 50.5." In very good condition. 4. Swiss Women's Suffrage: Vote Yes posters. c. 1966. Very large original Swiss women's rights suffrage poster depicting a knight with a rose in his mouth voting in favor of the introduction of women's voting rights at the cantonal level. The poster states in German "We Baslers are chivalrous and agree for our women." Very large. 35.5" x 50.5." Very good condition. unknown books
ref. 15923YWCA "Care for Her" poster c. 1915. Original large WWI poster backed on linen 41" x 27." This poster prominently features a woman factory worker confidently holding up an early biplane. It states "Care for Her through the YWCA: " "For every fighter a woman worker!" This charming and highly effective poster was created for the YWCA which played an important role in improving the welfare of women throughout WWI. It highlights the emergence of the female industrial worker who proved to be a versatile and skilled performer. The YWCA advocated for women's rights in the workplace limiting lengthy shifts and prohibiting night work. Treidlercreated this poster and was a skilled and prolific illustrator was famous for his posters in World War I and World War II. Some age related toning and some wear with minor loss of color in some areas and minor repairs. Colors are still strong. Overall in good condition. unknown books
1996ref. 50115Arnhem Netherlands: Wabnitz Editions 1996. First ed. A complete run of 16 numbered issues in 15 volumes plus 1 special issue. All 4to. various paginations with full color illustrations. Fine. This beautifully illustrated Dutch publication was concerned with all aspects of the history and modern production of the poster arts including surveys on particular genres countries and artists. The text in the first 5 issues was in Dutch and English; all others in English only. Wabnitz Editions unknown books
1980ref. 24687Cuba: Union de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba UNEAC 1980. Poster in colors text in Spanish. Approx. 20" x 30" size; crease in lower left corner; little edge-crinkling; in very good condition. Poster. Not Bound. Very Good. Union de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba UNEAC Paperback books
1994ref. 232297New York: Poster Auctions International 1994. Illustrated throughout in color and black and white. 18 vols. 4to. Various colors of cloth with paper tipped on plates on upper covers. Very fine. Illustrated throughout in color and black and white. 18 vols. 4to. Poster Auctions International unknown books
1899ref. 238838Barcelona: 11 & 13 rue Gerona 1899. Illustrated with reproduction of posters catalogue nos. 29-44 listing dimensions colors and prices. 1 vols. Small square 8vo. Pictorial blue wrappers. Light creasing and staining. Very good. Illustrated with reproduction of posters catalogue nos. 29-44 listing dimensions colors and prices. 1 vols. Small square 8vo. Supplement to a Luis Bartrina poster catalogue - from the height of Barcelona's Modernista period with posters by Ramon Casas Maurice Utrillo and others. 11 & 13 rue Gerona unknown books
1990ref. 232301New York: Poster Auctions International 1990. Illustrated throughout in color and black and white. 13 vols. 4to. Various colors of cloth with paper tipped on plates on upper covers. Very fine. Illustrated throughout in color and black and white. 13 vols. 4to. Poster Auctions International unknown books
1986ref. 278448Paris: WM 1986. paperback. very good. Filled with beautiful color examples of posters. 256 pages. 4to glossy pictorial wrappers a bit worn at head. Paris: WM Editions 1986. A very good copy. WM unknown books
1977ref. 24673Cuba: Instituto Cubano del Arte y la Industria Cinematográficos ICAIC 1977. Poster in colors for La Ultima Cena The Last Supper 1976 Tomas Gutierrez Alea film. A77 printed in bottom left corner;. Approx. 20" x 30" size; strongly-printed screened image of candelabra color bleed-through on reverse; some edge-creasing and edge-wear; in very good condition. Poster. Not Bound. Very Good. Instituto Cubano del Arte y la Industria Cinematográficos (ICAIC) Paperback books
1981ref. 14039New York: Mary Boone and Leo Castelli Galleries 1981. Fine. Original full-color exhibition poster; 36.75" x 28.25". Folded for mailing else fine. In original Castelli Gallery envelope. Early gallery show of Schnabel's infamous plate paintings. Mary Boone and Leo Castelli Galleries unknown books
1977ref. 24690Cuba: Union de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba UNEAC 1977. Poster in colors text in Spanish; Approx. 20" x 29" size horizontal format; some edge-crinkling; in very good condition. Poster. Not Bound. Very Good. Union de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba UNEAC Paperback books
1980ref. 24691Cuba: Union de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba UNEAC 1980. Poster in colors text in Spanish; Approx. 18 1/2" x 28" size some edge-crinkling roll-creases; in very good condition. Poster. Not Bound. Very Good. Union de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba UNEAC Paperback books
2004ref. 20432Budapest: Ernst Gallery 2004. First edition. Hardcover. Fine/very good. Tall hardbound quarto in dustwrapper. 195 pp. Text in English by the Wastls and others. Brilliantly illustrated in color. Hungarian film posters from 1912 - 1945. A fine copy in illustrated boards in very good glossy illustrated dustwrapper. Recommended. A large and heavy volume. Additional postage will apply for international orders. Ernst Gallery hardcover books
1980ref. 24677Cuba: Union de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba UNEAC 1980. Poster in colors text in Spanish. Approx. 17 3/4" x 26 3/4" size; in very good condition. Poster. Not Bound. Very Good. Union de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba UNEAC Paperback books
1989ref. 20982Minneapolis Minnesota: Northland Poster Collective 1989. Group of 6 posters from this long-lived workers cooperative from Minneapolis Minnesota who only recently closed their operation which was active 1979-2009; the titles of this group include: We Squeeze the Life out of Workers and Pass the Savings on to You!; Brown Nose Disease it Can be Stopped! Symptom: Self delusion fawning loss of independent perspective misplaced loyalties can develop into complications such as scabbing from which some patients never recover Inoculate all co-workers with large doses of preventative Solidarity! Signed RLM - Ricardo Levins Morales Collective artist; De-Regulation Quiz: Burdensome Regulation or Hard-won Rights With a list of same What do You think Signed RLM; Privatization Why Ask Why RLM; Unions The Anti-Theft Device for Working People; Look Both Ways Past Future Pass Along Labor History RLM; no date circa 1980s; all with the collective's address & union printed label; 17 " x 11" size; most printed in two inks on different colored paper stock; light wear one with a short 1/2" repaired closed edge-tear unobtrusive; in very bright clean and seemingly unused condition and a nice group of this workers' cooperative's pro-solidarity artistic efforts. . Very Good. Northland Poster Collective unknown books
ref. 007491London: X3 Posters RARE exhibition poster no date circa 1982- 1990 by Ken Meharg and Bob Linney who ran the poster operation for Birmingham Arts Laboratory or Arts Lab an experimental arts centre in Birmingham until 1982. Posters from that era were featured in an international touring exhibition by the British Council between 1981 and 1985 and were the subject of an exhibition by Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery in 1998. They were known for their use of psychedelic imagery. Near Fine small faint creases. Well suited for framing will be shipped loosely rolled in a mailing tube. . First Printing. Poster. Near Fine. 20"w x 30"h. X3 Posters books
1968ref. 208987San Francisco: City Lights Books & Beach Books Texts & Documents 1968. 37p 6.5x12 inches texts from anonymous slogans graffitti and poems on the walls of Paris illustrated with b&w photos of the May Day Uprising in Paris and cartoons; covers mildly toned and scuffed interior unmarked and very good. Photo essay on the May 1968 uprising in Paris. Published on Bastille Day. Herbert Marcuse quote on rear panel. City Lights Books & Beach Books, Texts & Documents unknown books
1960ref. 1101971960. 3 single leaves 11 x 9 inches b&w photos on monocxhrome ground with white lettering two machines portrayed photographically recto / specs verso except for "Spiral bevel" third image which recto an entirely lavender field with briefest lettering white on black band . Bright scarcely handled mostly by this cataloguer scarcely aged respectively lavender semigloss black and matte-cinnnamon. unknown books
2001ref. 16319Amsterdam: The Pepin Press 2001. Reprint. Paperback. Fine. Large paperbound quarto. Lovely reprint edition illustrated in color and black and white. 216 pp. Text in English by Stefan Landsberger. A fine copy in bound illustrated wrappers. The Pepin Press paperback books
1920ref. WRCLIT75578London: A. & C. Black 1920. xvi46pp. plus 76 plates with printed interleaves. Quarto. Medium blue cloth lettered in gilt with pictorial decorations in red and black fore and bottom edges untrimmed. Trace of foxing at edges and occasionally in margins shallow humidity mark around toe of spine and adjacent areas of boards but a very good copy. First edition of the authoritative survey of its time. A number of the plates are printed in color while others feature two or four posters per plate. A. & C. Black hardcover books
1927ref. 879481927. POSTERS ASAHI SHIMBUNSHA. EI ZUI SENKYO POSUTAA-SHÛ. Tôkyô Shôwa 2 1927 26.2 x 18.9 cm. illustrated wrappers. This interesting book on election and other political posters of the mid 1920s in England and in Switzerland captures very effectively the social political ferment in those two democracies after the end of the First World War. Profusely illustrated the posters themselves tell the tale most effectively. Must have had an avid audience in Japan whose admiration for effective design in advertising and propaganda would have combined with an interest in democratic movements in Europe as their own "Taishô Democracy" was evolving. Edgewear about good overall. unknown books
