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Tipped-in samples, color photographs, & illus. in the text. Large 4to, orig. cloth. Los Angeles: Dawson's Book Shop, 1983. Limited to 850 numbered copies. Fine.

Scroll on paper (260 x 2440 mm.), carefully backed, new silk front endpapers, wooden core roller. [Nikko?]: with date "20 April 1863" at beginning. During the Edo period, the Nikko Gohan Shiki ceremony was held frequently at the Rinnoji temple in Nikko. The ceremony was part of Nikko's ancient mountain Buddhism. Paying visitors entered the Sanbutsu-do Hall to witness the ritual of compulsory rice eating. A procession of monks, led by a yamabushi (mountain priest) blowing a trumpet shell, entered the hall. The monks dispensed large bowls to six participants, each containing 5.4 liters of cooked rice, representing 75 bowlfuls (the number "75" in Buddhism represents all creation). Although all the participants were urged to eat every grain, the rice was actually not eaten. It was believed that those who participated in or witnessed the ceremony would have good family fortune and a happy life. Our scroll contains five scenes, all painted with fine coloring. We learn at the beginning that the detailed… Read More

Four vols. Small 8vo, cont. green sheep-backed green boards maroquiné, single gilt fillet round sides, flat spines gilt. Paris: P. Baudouin, 1835. First edition in French of this collection of four short novels by Edgeworth (1767-1849). Élise Voïart (1786-1866), translator of many English and German works into French, was also a novelist. Fine set, signed by Prince Dietrichstein on the free front endpapers. WorldCat locates no set in North America.

Color illus. throughout. Unpaginated. Small 8vo, pictorial wrappers, staple-bound. Heidelberg: 1991.<br /> <P> Rare publisher's catalogue. It lists multiples and books by Beuys, Heerich, Paik, Droese, Mattheuer, Wewerka, Penck, Naegli, K. Staeck, Haacke, Simon, Neumann, Schneider, and Kaden. With stapled price-list at end.<br /> <P> Near fine.

[28] pp. 12mo (146 x 104 mm.), orig. brown printed wrappers, staple-bound. [Stuttgart: 1967]. Mayer's very rare first substantial catalogue which marked the beginning of his creative collaboration with Dieter Roth. Mayer's publishing firm was founded in 1964 and issued its first catalogue, consisting of eight pages, in 1966. In the present catalogue, Mayer also presents his famous typographical projects like futura, as well as his other collaborations with Emmett Williams, Herman de Vries, Bob Cobbing, Ian Hamilton Finlay, Richard Hamilton, etc. Roth's first book of poetry, Scheisse, is offered herein - edition of 200, of which 30 were luxury copies. "After a day or two in Iceland searching for him, with only the P.O. box number 412 to go on, Mayer found Rot. They discovered a mutual interest in experimental bookmaking. Mayer showed him the alphabet series and other prints that he had brought with him and was most encouraged by Rot's enthusiasm. It was the first time anyone seemed to understand… Read More

Color illus + black & white illus. throughout. Ca. [103] pp. 8vo, pictorial wrappers. Heidelberg: 1983.<br /> <P> Scarce publisher's catalogue, containing exclusively Joseph Beuys (1921-86) multiples. Edition Staeck, headed by Klaus and Rolf Staeck, was the principal producer of the artist's multiples. Each listing is illustrated, with a concise description beneath, making this catalogue a valuable record of Beuys's fabled and, in many cases, elusive multiples.<br /> <P> In excellent condition, tiny ink stain to the lower wrapper. With the price-list laid-in (two photocopied sheets).

Color illus. throughout. 22 pp. Small 8vo, pictorial wrappers, staple-bound. Heidelberg: 1993.<br /> <P> Stock catalogue distributed by Edition Staeck. Offers multiples by Beuys, Penck, Droese, Rosemarie Trockel, Kirsten Klockner, etc. With a stapled price-list at the end.<br /> <P> Fine.

Many black & white illus. 64 pp. Small 4to (231 x 172 mm.), orig. printed pictorial wrappers offset-printed & designed by M. Boyle, staple-bound. Stuttgart & London: 1979.<br /> <P> An uncommon publisher's catalogue listing works by Dieter Roth, Emmett Williams, Richard Hamilton, Andre Thomkins, Stefan Wewerka, Tom Phillips, Mark Boyle, Claes Oldenburg, Dorothy Iannone, Arnulf Rainer, etc. Also offered are videos, prints, multiples, records, and Mayer's previous catalogues. Most of the items are pictured. Beginning in 1966, Mayer issued a catalogue every year with his newest publications and a backlist.<br /> <P> A fine copy, with a folded flyer for "Dieter Roth's Verlag" laid-in. Produced in an edition of 1500 copies, with the cover designed by Mark Boyle.<br /> <P> ❧ B. Ferran, The Smell of Ink and Soil: The Story of [Edition] Hansjörg Mayer (2017), Bibliography no. 321.<br /> <P> "A… Read More

Many black & white illus. throughout. 64, 8 pp. bound-in after p. 32. 4to (230 x 171 mm.), orig. pictorial wrappers offset-printed & designed by A. Thomkins, staple-bound. Stuttgart & London: 1978.<br /> <P> An uncommon publisher's catalogue offering books by Dieter Roth, Emmett Williams, Barbara Rose, Dorothy Iannone, Jan Voss, Claes Oldenburg, Richard Hamilton, Tom Phillips, Arnulf Rainer, etc. It also presents periodicals, posters, records, videos, and Mayer's previous catalogues. Most items are pictured. In this catalogue, the latest publications are found on the yellow leaves found in the middle of the book. Beginning in 1966, Mayer issued a catalogue every year with his newest publications and a backlist.<br /> <P> A fine and fresh copy. Produced in an edition of 1500 copies, with four-color offset-printed wrappers designed by Andre Thomkins. With the order-form and envelope, and folded advertisement for "Dieter Roth's Verlag"… Read More

Numerous black & white illus, all rectos with full-page illus. Unpaginated. Small 4to (231 x 171 mm.), orig. printed wrappers, staple-bound. Stuttgart & London: 1981. A scarce illustrated publisher's catalogue offering works by Roth, Emmett Williams, Arnulf Rainer, Richard Hamilton, Stefan Wewerka, Jan Voss, Claes Oldenburg, Dorothy Iannone, etc. Also offered are videos, periodicals, prints, multiples, records, and Mayer's previous catalogues. Most of the items are pictured. Beginning in 1966, Mayer issued a catalogue every year with his newest publications and a backlist. A nice copy. &#10087; B. Ferran, The Smell of Ink and Soil: The Story of [Edition] Hansjörg Mayer (2017), Bibliography no. 323. "A printer, art teacher and publisher living in London, Hansjörg Mayer's typographical experiments and publications in his edition hansjörg mayer made him into one of the most important protagonists of concrete poetry and the art of the… Read More

Full-page black & white illus. on rectos. Unpaginated. Small 4to (230 x 172 mm.), orig. printed pictorial wrappers designed by D. Roth, staple-bound. Stuttgart & London: 1980.<br /> <P> An uncommon publisher's catalogue presenting works by Dieter Roth, Dorothy Iannone, Claes Oldenburg, Andre Thomkins, Tom Phillips, Stefan Wewerka, etc. It also lists periodicals, records, videos, and Mayer's previous catalogues. The full-page images on the recto of each page depict Roth with many of his publications and multiples. Facsimiles of Roth's annotations in orange ink are found on the wrappers and the full-page illustrations<br /> <P> A fresh and fine copy; spine a trifle sunned. With the cover designed by Dieter Roth.<br /> <P> ❧ B. Ferran, The Smell of Ink and Soil: The Story of [Edition] Hansjörg Mayer (2017), Bibliography no. 322.<br /> <P> "A printer, art teacher and publisher living in London,… Read More

Several black & white illus. Unpaginated. Small 4to (231 x 172 mm.), orig. pictorial wrappers, staple-bound. Stuttgart & London: 1983. A rare publisher's catalogue. Nice copy, two pages with tiny stains. &#10087; B. Ferran, The Smell of Ink and Soil: The Story of [Edition] Hansjörg Mayer (2017), Bibliography no. 325. "A printer, art teacher and publisher living in London, Hansjörg Mayer's typographical experiments and publications in his edition hansjörg mayer made him into one of the most important protagonists of concrete poetry and the art of the 1960s...Since 1963, as Dieter Roth's publisher, Mayer was prepared to find ways to convert every provocative artistic idea into the letterpress. Mayer moved to England in 1966, where he taught at the Bath Academy of Art and the Watford School of Art. In 1968 the Gemeentemuseum Den Haag (The Hague) dedicated the first large retrospective to the 25-year-old artist. Since then, Mayer has published… Read More

Many black & white illus. throughout. 64 pp. 4to (231 x 172 mm.), orig. pictorial wrappers offset-printed & designed by T. Phillips, staple-bound. Stuttgart & London: 1977.<br /> <P> A scarce publisher's catalogue presenting books by Dieter Roth, Emmett Williams, Jan Voss, Richard Hamilton, Tom Phillips, Arnulf Rainer, Claes Oldenburg, Barbara Rose, Dorothy Iannone, Mark Boyle, etc. It also lists videos, prints, posters, multiples, and Mayer's previous catalogues. Nearly every item is pictured. Beginning in 1966, Mayer issued a catalogue every year with his newest publications and a backlist.<br /> <P> Fine copy. A number of pencil annotations. Produced in an edition of 1500 copies, with four-color offset-printed wrappers designed by Tom Phillips.<br /> <P> ❧ B. Ferran, The Smell of Ink and Soil: The Story of [Edition] Hansjörg Mayer (2017), Bibliography no. 319.<br /> <P> "A printer, art teacher… Read More

Many black & white illus. throughout. 64 pp. 4to (230 x 171 mm.), orig. pictorial wrappers offset-printed & designed by R. Hamilton, staple-bound. Stuttgart, London & Reykjavik: 1976.<br /> <P> An uncommon publisher's catalogue offering books by Dieter Roth, Emmett Williams, Arnulf Rainer, Marcel Duchamp, Tom Phillips, Dorothy Iannone, Claes Oldenburg, Barbara Rose, Jan Voss, etc. It also lists videos, prints, posters, multiples, and Mayer's previous catalogues. Nearly every item is pictured. Beginning in 1966, Mayer issued a catalogue every year with his newest publications and a backlist.<br /> <P> In fine condition; from an edition of 1500 copies, with four color offset-printed wrappers designed by Richard Hamilton. With an advertisement for "dieter roth's family press" laid-in.<br /> <P> ❧ B. Ferran, The Smell of Ink and Soil: The Story of [Edition] Hansjörg Mayer (2017), Bibliography no.… Read More

Many black & white illus. throughout. [50] pp. (incl. inside wrappers). 4to (230 x 172 mm.), orig. pictorial wrappers offset-printed & designed by E. Williams, staple-bound. Stuttgart, London & Reykjavik: 1975.<br /> <P> A scarce publisher's catalogue presenting books by artists such as Dieter Roth, Emmett Williams, Tom Phillips, Jan Voss, Richard Hamilton, Dorothy Iannone, Stefan Wewerka, Daniel Spoerri, etc. Also listed are records, prints, posters, and Mayer's previous catalogues. Nearly every item is pictured in this catalogue. Beginning in 1966, Mayer issued a catalogue every year with his newest publications and a backlist.<br /> <P> Fine copy, upper wrapper a little scuffed. From an edition of 4000 copies, with four color offset-printed wrappers designed by Emmett Williams. Laid-in is an illustrated order form for Roth's Sammlung flachen Abfalls 1975/76 as well as one for his family press.<br /> <P> ❧ B. Ferran, The… Read More

Color illus. on all rectos. Unpaginated. Small 4to (231 x 172 mm.) orig. pictorial wrappers, staple-bound. Stuttgart & London: 1982.<br /> <P> An uncommon publisher's catalogue, profusely illustrated with reproduced drawings by André Thomkins. It also offers publications and artworks by Mark Boyle, Richard Hamilton, Dorothy Iannone, Claes Oldenburg, Dieter Roth, Thomkins, Jan Voss, Stefan Wewerka, Emmett Williams, etc. Also offered are videos, prints, multiples, records, and Mayer's previous catalogues. Most of the items are pictured. Beginning in 1966, Mayer issued a catalogue every year with his newest publications and a backlist.<br /> <P> Near fine copy.<br /> <P> ❧ B. Ferran, The Smell of Ink and Soil: The Story of [Edition] Hansjörg Mayer (2017), Bibliography no. 324.<br /> <P> "A printer, art teacher and publisher living in London, Hansjörg Mayer's typographical… Read More

Black & white illus. throughout. 38 unnumbered pages (incl. inside of upper & lower wrappers). 4to (229 x 171 mm.), orig. green printed wrappers (spine sunned), staple-bound. Stuttgart, London & Reykjavik: 1972.<br /> <P> A very rare and early catalogue of artists' books distributed and published by Hansjörg Mayer. It features many of the works Mayer created in partnership with Dieter Roth, along with books by Richard Hamilton, Tom Phillips, Emmett Williams, Hase Otto, Eduardo Paolozzi, Ludwig Harig, Stefan Wewerka, etc. Nearly all of these items are illustrated with photographs.<br /> <P> "A printer, art teacher and publisher living in London, Hansjörg Mayer's typographical experiments and publications in his edition hansjörg mayer made him into one of the most important protagonists of concrete poetry and the art of the 1960s...Since 1963, as Dieter Roth's publisher, Mayer was prepared to find ways to convert… Read More

xx, 76 pp. 8vo, orig. green cloth, upper cover lettered in gilt. [Manchester: Chas. Sever, Lithographer], 1900. The rare catalogue describing a vast and storied collection. The collection had its beginnings with the peculiar story of Francis Egerton (not the above), the 3rd Duke of Bridgewater (1736-1803), also known as the "Canal Duke." "The Duke of Bridgewater was one of the great and eccentric success stories of English history. Like that other ducal oddity, the 5th Duke of Portland, he was rejected in love and remained a bachelor. Bridgewater had one big idea: to construct a canal from Manchester to Liverpool to transport coals from his mines. He sank £220,000 into this project and when it faltered reduced his household expenditure to £400 a year. But when the canal was completed his income rocketed to £80,000 a year, so he could afford almost anything. Bridgewater's interest in art arose late in life and it is difficult to consider his motives as… Read More

Engraved arms on title, an engraved headpiece depicting the Zwinger, & two engraved folding plates. 1 p.l., 101, [1] pp. Large 4to, cont. mottled & polished sheep (minor browning), spine gilt, leather lettering piece on spine. Dresden & Leipzig: G.C. Walther, 1755. First edition, and a fine large paper copy, of the "first separate catalogue of the Dresden natural history collections housed in the magnificent baroque Zwinger (built by Poeppelmann in 1711), which also accommodated the Dresden print cabinet. This catalogue is one of the fruits of Augustus the Strong's reorganisation of the old Dresden Wunderkammer into a number of specialised collections. The collection of ancient marbles was similarly catalogued in 1733, and the prehistoric and mineralogical collections in 1749; other departments of the museum followed in the nineteenth century... "Fossils and petrifactions, animal skeletons and specimens, corals and shells were all represented in profusion, but oddities… Read More

xvi, 125 pp., [3] pp. of publisher's ads. Large 4to, cont. mottled calf (a few careful repairs to upper joint & corners), triple gilt fillet round sides, spine gilt, red morocco lettering piece on spine, a.e.g. The Hague: P. de Hondt, 1756. First edition in French (1st ed., in English: 1755); this is one of the few copies which has fine and delicate contemporary coloring. Ellis (ca. 1710-76), whom Linnaeus termed a "bright star of natural history" and "the main support of natural history in England," was one of the earliest marine zoologists. With the Swede Daniel Solander (1733-1782), he discovered that sponges are animals. "Ellis's zoophyte descriptions and professionally drawn engravings, and his scientific approach, were outstanding. His two longest books, Natural History of the Corallines...and the posthumous Natural History of Zoophytes (1786, partly written by Solander), were seminal. In the 1750s he was one of the British Museum's first… Read More