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n.p. [New York]: Self-published, 1995. Laser-jet print on heavy card stock, one of 250 copies signed by New York artist Les Levine (b. 1935), advocating an end to group shows. The print is accompanied by a signed statement on his stationery explaining his reason for opposing group shows, saying they exploit artists: "The artists are often told… Read more about this item

New York: Bound & Unbound, 1991. First Edition, First Printing. Exhibition catalogue of printed works for Fluxus artist Davi Det Hompson (real name: David E. Thompson, 1939-1996) at Barbara Moore's Bound & Unbound in New York, September 21-October 26, 1991. Bound & Unbound was an important champion of Fluxus, performance art, and artists' books. The catalogue consists… Read more about this item

New York: Harry N. Abrams in Association With the Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 1997. Important reference work on 20th century Asian-American artists working in an abstract style. Catalogue for a traveling exhibition that began at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, in 1997. Numerous essays and illustrations as well as author biographies.… Read more about this item

Paris: Arts et Métiers Graphiques, 1975. First Edition, First Printing. Catalogue raisonné for the prints of Chinese-French artist Zao Wou-ki (1920-2013 ), spanning the years 1937-1974. Images are primarily in black-and-white, though quite a few are in color. The book includes a biography, a listing of exhibitions, a bibliography, and a list of illustrated books. All text in French. PHYSICAL… Read more about this item

Napoli [Naples]: Edizioni Morra, 1977. First Edition, First Printing. INSCRIBED by Dick Higgins on the front end paper: "For Harry & Marion--as ever. Dick Higgins." Dated 11.V.1978. Scarce publication by Fluxus artist Dick Higgins (1938-1998) featuring epitaphs that he painted on terra cotta jars. The collection was shown at Studio Morra in Naples in September 1977. He says in the… Read more about this item

New York: Achim Moeller Fine Art, 1998. First Edition, First Printing. Exhibition catalogue for the sculptor Ben-Zion (1897-1987). The exhibition took place from June 11 to July 17, 1998, at Achim Moeller Fine Art. Numerous black-and-white photos, an introduction by Achim Moeller, and a list of exhibitions and bibliography. One-page chronology laid in. PHYSICAL DETAILS: Small Quarto (9 x 6 3/4… Read more about this item

Bruxelles: Éditions de la Connaissance, S.A., 1949. Rare offprint of an essay on Hokusai from Les Arts Plastiques, published by Éditions de la Connaissance of Brussels. The essay marks the 100th anniversary of the death of Hokusai (1760-1849) and is part of a package of articles on the Musées Royaux d'Art et d'Histoire of Belgium (Royal Museums of Art and… Read more about this item

New York: André Emmerich Gallery, 1992. First Edition, First Printing. Catalogue of recent work by Dutch painter and sculptor Karel Appel (1921-2006). The catalogue features 12 plates in color, a biography, and a bibliography. A beautiful production on high-quality paper. PHYSICAL DETAILS: 16mo (6 1/2 x 7 inches; 165 x 177mm), unpaginated (40 pages) in stiff card wrappers (soft cover).… Read more about this item

[Chicago]: Circle Fine Art Corp., 1989. First Edition, First Printing. Catalogue for an exhibition of works by Hungarian-French artist Victor Vasarely (1906-1997) at Circle Gallery in New York and Chicago in May-June, 1989. Heavily illustrated with high-quality color plates. Introduction by Jack Solomon, an interview with Vasarely, a biography, and a list of works. PHYSICAL DETAILS: Small Quarto (9 x… Read more about this item

Bruxelles: Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, 1977. First Edition, First Printing. Catalogue for a 1977 exhibition of works by Belgian artist Paul Delvaux (1897-1994) at the Fine Arts Museum in Brussels. The catalogue lists 123 works accompanied by numerous black-and-white and color plates. There's also commentary on some of Delvaux's more famous works. Text entirely in French. PHYSICAL DETAILS: Oblong… Read more about this item

London: Marlborough Graphics Ltd., 1992. First Edition, First Printing. Lavishly illustrated catalogue for an exhibition of etchings and aquatints by Victor Pasmore (1908-1998). The exhibition took place at Marlborough Graphics, London, in 1992. Price list laid in. PHYSICAL DETAILS: Oblong Quarto (11 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches; 295 x 210 mm), 16 pages, in stapled, illustrated wrappers (soft cover). CONDITION:… Read more about this item

Charleroi, Belgium: Palais des Beaux-Arts, 1975. First Edition, First Printing. Catalogue for a 1975 retrospective dedicated to the Russian-born French artist Serge Poliakoff (1900-1969). The exhibition took place at the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Charleroi, Belgium, from September 30 to November 2, 1975, as part of the Europalia 1975 arts festival. Numerous color and black-and-white plates, an introduction by Robert Rousseau,… Read more about this item

New York: Grand Salon, 1994. First Edition, First Printing. Catalogue issued in conjunction with an exhibition of sculptures by Italian artist Sandro Chia at Grand Salon, New York. The show ran from January 8 to February 5, 1994. Essay by Tricia Collins and Richard Milazzo, with black-and-white illustrations of four sculptures. Although printed in an edition of 1,000 copies, this… Read more about this item

Vulaines-sur-Seine, France: Musée Mallarmé, 2000. First Edition, First Printing. Nicely illustrated catalogue of an exhibition at the Musée Mallarmé from November 18, 2000, to March 4, 2001. Symbolist poet Stephane Mallarmé championed many artists in his lifetime, including the two Post-Impressionists here, Pierre Bonnard and Édouard Vuillard. Text entirely in French. Scarce in commerce. PHYSICAL DETAILS: Square Octavo (8 1/4 inches;… Read more about this item

Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania: Bryn Mawr College, 2017. First Edition, First Printing. Scarce catalogue accompanying two exhibitions of women artists, one at Bryn Mawr College (September 28, 2017-January 28, 2018) and the other at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (September 15, 2017-March 18, 2018). Most of the works at the Bryn Mawr show were from the William and Uytendale Scott… Read more about this item

Den Haag: Galerie Nova Spectra, 1981. Oblong Octavo (8 5/8 x 6 1/2 inches; 220 x 165 mm), [16] pages, in stapled wrappers (soft cover). Rare catalogue of a solo exhibition for Karel Appel at Galerie Nova Spectra in Den Haag (The Hague), from May 2-31, 1981. Issued in celebration of Appel's 60th birthday, the catalogue deals mostly with Appel's… Read more about this item

London: Lord's Gallery, 1958. First Edition, First Printing. Catalogue of works by Kurt Schwitters, issued on the tenth anniversary of his death. Essay by art historian Alan Bowness, followed by 14 black-and-white illustrations and a catalogue of 117 works (drawings, paintings, sculptures, etc.). PHYSICAL DETAILS: 16mo (6 x 6 3/4 inches; 152 x 173 mm), unpaginated [36 pages], in color-illustrated stiff… Read more about this item

New York: Pierre Matisse Gallery, 1947. First Edition, First Printing. Catalogue for an exhibition of paintings by Georges Rouault, featuring 11 black-and-white images and listing 13 works. PHYSICAL DETAILS: Octavo (8 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches; 217 x 167 mm), [24] pages, in stapled, printed wrappers (soft cover). CONDITION: Rubbing along spine, stray black mark to upper wrapper, internally clean and… Read more about this item

Berlin: Verband Bildender Kunstler Deutschlands, 1954. First Edition, First Printing. East Berlin catalogue dedicated to an exhibition of street posters and placards, mostly from the German Democratic Republic and other Communist nations. The catalogue features color and black-and-white illustrations and a list of 230 works. While many posters had a political angle (Marx, Lenin, etc.), plenty more featured cultural subjects (such… Read more about this item

Pasadena, California: Pasadena Art Museum, 1962. First Edition, First Printing. Catalogue for a 1962 exhibition of works by Kurt Schwitters at the Pasadena Art Museum. There's one tipped-in color illustration followed by a chronology, 10 black-and-white illustrations, a list of 87 works, and an appreciation of collector Kate Steinitz, who lent works to the exhibition. The covers can fold out to… Read more about this item