1, 6, 11, 47 folding leaves. Large 8vo, orig. yellow patterned wrappers (wrappers a little soiled), orig. block-printed title label on upper cover, new stitching. [Korea: 1870s].

First edition of this rare anonymous manual for the general education of writers of classical Chinese from late Chosŏn Korea. The term “bamboo slips” originally referred to the material supports of writing in antiquity. In classical Chinese usage of later ages — and in this title — the phrase was used metonymically in reference to the implements and genres of classical Chinese writing.

This book covers the four “rites” of capping, marriage, funerals... More

Several black & white illus. Unpaginated. 8vo, printed wrappers, staple-bound. Utrecht: n.d.

Nice bookseller catalogue focused on books and ephemera in modern art (167 listings). We find materials by Acconci, Boltanski, Broodthaers, Brouwn, Buren, Flavin, Kosuth, Long, Panamarenko, Schoonhoven, etc. Also presents numerous rare exhibition catalogues.

Fine; a few pen annotations in the margins. More

Unpaginated. Small 8vo, printed wrappers, staple-bound. Utrecht: [ca. 2003].

Bookseller catalogue listing 1641 items with prices. Fine, with customer's invoice laid-in. More

Frontis. containing a scene of a library (outer margin carefully strengthened on verso). L (incl. the frontis.), [10], 336, 387-733 pp. 12mo, cont. vellum over boards. Bologna: Manolessi, 1673.

First edition of the very rare catalogue of the books donated by Aprosio to the library which was to bear his name. "Angelo Aprosio of Ventimiglia was in correspondence with most of the learned men of his day, and they sent him many books to read. Aprosio's catalogue of 1673 is a small duodecimo list of these gifts in alphabetical order of the donors' names. The purpose of such a fantastic method... More

Two black & white illus. Düsseldorf: Galerie Schmela, 1964.

Announcement card for Arakawa’s second exhibition with Galerie Schmela. The front of the card is a reproduction of a telegram sent by the artist to the gallery. Includes a brief biography of the artist.

Near fine. More

Woodcut printer’s device on title, numerous woodcut illus. in the text, & a woodcut vignette on verso of final leaf. Title printed in red & black. 4 p.l., 296 pp. Folio, cont. vellum over boards (first four leaves with some light browning & staining). Palermo: C. Hesperi, 1685.

First edition of Maurolico’s important edition of Archimedes’ works, based upon an earlier partial edition by Borelli (Messina: 1670-72), which was almost completely lost.

Maurolico’s edition was largely prepared in 1534 and 1547-50 and remained in manuscript for many years after his death. Maurolico’s “method of redaction is suggested in the preface... More

[6] leaves, printed on rectos only. 4to, blue color-printed wrappers, stapled. Utrecht: Utrechtse Kring, 1969.

Very rare Armando (1929-2018) exhibition catalogue, we find no example outside of the Netherlands. With text contributions by Carel Blotkamp, Hans Sleutelaar, and Henk Peeters. Begins with a list of the artist’s paintings and exhibitions.

In fine condition. More

Printed on both sides. Postcard, mailed. New York: John Weber Gallery, 1976.

Postcard invitation for the Art & Language collective’s 1976 show with John Weber. The recto has a list of works that were exhibited. In fine condition. Mailed to photographer Eve Sonneman (b. 1946). More

Unpaginated. 12mo, printed wrappers, staple-bound. Los Angeles: 1991.

Scarce bookseller’s catalogue, lists 1101 books with prices. Fine; staples rusted. More

[10] typed sheets, printed on both sides. Stapled at head, horizontal median fold. Los Angeles: ca. 1985.

Newsletter published to highlight books on photography. Fine. More

Pictorial wrappers designed by Daniel Buren & several black & white illus. Unpaginated. Large 4to (268 x 198 mm.), pictorial wrappers (a little browned), staple-bound. [Toronto: 1983].

A rare catalogue published by Art Metropole, with the design of the wrappers done by Daniel Buren.

Nice copy, a bit browned.

❧ See “Art Metropole’s Publications and Events History with Related Ephemera, January 1971 – April 2006,“ on the National Gallery of Canada website. More

Cover artwork by Stephen Ellwood. 71 pp. Large 4to (270 x 212 mm.), pictorial wrappers, staple-bound. Toronto: 1998.

[with]:

—. Catalogue No. 20 (Wholesale). Cover artwork by S. Ellwood. 11 pp. Large 4to (265 x 211 mm.), orig. pictorial wrappers, staple-bound. Toronto: 1998.

Two scarce catalogues of artists’ books, multiples, audio works, video works, and periodicals. The second is a wholesale catalogue, with items offered at a 35% discount.

Both in fine condition.

❧ See “Art Metropole’s Publications and Events History with Related Ephemera, January 1971 – April 2006,“ on the National Gallery of Canada website. More