Color illus. to recto, details on verso. Pictorial postcard. Los Angeles: Claire S. Copley Gallery, 1975.
The rare postcard invitation for Ader’s final exhibition. The artist set off from Cape Cod for his fateful cross-Atlantic voyage on 9 July 1975. In excellent condition.
|| Brigitte Kölle, ed., Bas Jan Ader: I’m searching … (2025), pp. 168-69 & 175. More
Black & white illus. 35 pp. Square 4to, printed wrappers, staple-bound. Maastricht: Agora Studio, 1975.
Scarce catalogue for a traveling exhibition undertaken by the artist-run space Agora in three South American locations. With a foreword by Willem K. Coumans in Dutch and English. The exhibition took place at the centro di arte y communication (Buenos Aires), Estudio Actual (Caracas), and Sao Paulo’s Museo de Arte Contemporaneo. The cover was designed by Klaus Groh.
Artists in the catalogue: Peter van Beveren, Michel Cardena, Ulises Carrión, Guglielmo Achille Cavellini, Albrecht D., Michael Gibbs, Groh, Raul Marroquin, Yoshio Nakajima, Maurizio Nannucci, Marjo Schumans... More
Color illus. throughout. 109, [1] p. 8vo, gray printed covers, title on spine. New York: Jonathan A. Hill, Bookseller Inc., 2024.
Bookseller catalogue presenting a complete run of exhibition materials produced by the Art & Project gallery in between their celebrated numbered bulletins from its opening in September 1968 through 1978. As shown through these documents, the gallery proprietors Adriaan van Ravesteijn (1938-2015) and Geert van Beijeren (1933-2005) quickly pivoted from “architectural research” to the championing of conceptual and minimalist art. Although the 156 Art & Project bulletins are celebrated and oft cited, these mailings, cards, etc. recorded herein remain... More
2 p.l., viii, 236 pp. 8vo, attractive antique calf, double gilt fillet round sides, flat spine gilt, uncut. Paris: veuve Tilliard et Fils, 1805.
The rare sale catalogue of the library, rich in oriental books and manuscripts, of Anquetil-Duperron (1731-1805), French orientalist and brother of the historian Pierre Anquetil. Abraham Hyacinthe had a fascinating early life: while unsuccessfully studying for the priesthood in Paris and Utrecht, he developed a passion for Hebrew, Arabic, Persian and other languages of the East. He travelled to India as a private soldier in 1754 in order to search for the works of Zoroaster. Granted... More
Woodcut arms on title. xvi, 352 pp. 8vo, attractive antique half-calf & boards. Paris: Nyon, 1782.
This scarce sale catalogue describes the notable collection of voyages formed by Courtanvaux; it was one of the largest collections on the subject ever formed and practically amounts to a bibliography of the subject. The sections on natural history and the sciences are also very rich.
Courtanvaux (1718-81), a member of the Académie des Sciences, performed research in chemistry, geography, natural history, physics, and mechanics. A man of considerable wealth, he sponsored the voyage made in 1767 by Pingré and Messier during which Pierre... More
![Item ID: 11307 [Text title]: Ryūkyū monogatari denshinki 琉球譚伝真記 [True Tales of...](https://jonathanahill.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/11307.jpg?width=768&height=1000&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1776958075)
Four double-page woodcuts & woodcuts in the text. 26 folding leaves. 8vo, orig. semi-stiff wrappers, new stitching. [Japan]: Preface dated 1832.
First edition, and very rare, of this well-illustrated work on Ryukyu, providing a history of the kingdom and introducing its geography, culture, folklore, and gods. The four double-page woodcuts depict Shuri, the king’s principal castle in Naha, the capital city of the Ryukyu kingdom; a map of the 36 islands of the Ryukyu archipelago, a map of Okinawa island, and images of women dancers in the pleasure quarter.
The text describes the archipelago’s chief geographical features, agricultural practices, natural... More
36 detailed hand-drawn scenes throughout, employing many ink washes in various colors. [45] folding leaves, i.e., [90] pp. Large orihon (accordion format: 277 x 199 mm.), blue silk covers over boards (a little rubbed), endpapers decorated with sprinkled golden leaf. Japan: “1855.”
A most remarkable orihon, containing the earliest impressions of Americans and Russians, recorded by a Japanese artist in 1855. This work was created immediately in the aftermath of both countries’ expeditions to forcefully open Japan.
This is the first time we have handled a “Black Ship” item in book format instead of an emaki (picture scroll). All of... More
![Item ID: 10426 Exhibition announcement: ATLANTIS: stanley brouwn (12 June-3 July [1970]). Stanley...](https://jonathanahill.cdn.bibliopolis.com/images/noimage-cat.gif?auto=webp)
Two cards, folded as issued. N.p.: Self-published, [1970].
The two folded cards comprising Brouwn’s announcement of an exhibition at Utrecht’s De Kargadoor cultural center. On the inner card Brouwn asks: “Which streets in Utrecht lead in the direction of Atlantis?”
In excellent condition.
❧ Harry Ruhé, ed., stanley brouwn: a chronology (2nd ed.: 2005). More
Printed on one side. Card with orig. mailing envelope. Berlin: Konrad Fischer Galerie, 2018.
Announcement card for the 2018 Stanley Brouwn (1935-2017) exhibition at Konrad Fischer Galerie’s Berlin space. In excellent condition. More
Printed on one side. Card. Milan: Françoise Lambert, 1971.
Invitation card for Brouwn’s first solo show with Françoise Lambert, the artist’s second solo exhibition in Italy. In fine condition.
❧ Harry Ruhé, ed., stanley brouwn: a chronology (2nd ed.: 2005).
Sophie Richard, Unconcealed: The International Network of Conceptual Artists 1967-77, Dealers, Exhibitions and Public Collections (2010), p. 369. More
Printed on one side. Card with orig. mailing envelope. Berlin: Konrad Fischer Galerie, 2012.
Announcement card for Brouwn’s 2012-13 show with Konrad Fischer Galerie. Fine.
❧ Konrad Fischer Galerie: 2007-2017 (2017) 493. More
Printed on both sides. Card with orig. mailing envelope. Düsseldorf: Konrad Fischer Galerie, 2021.
Announcement card for Brouwn’s 2021 exhibition at Konrad Fischer Galerie. Fine. More
Printed on both sides. Card. Amsterdam: Stedelijk Museum, 1971.
Invitation card for Brouwn’s first solo exhibition at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. Ruhé writes: “From March 18 to April 18, Brouwn keeps a daily tally of his total number of footsteps using a hand-held counter. During the exhibition Brouwn visits a number of countries where he has never been before. The steps he takes there therefore are his first in those countries…On a daily basis Brouwn relays the number of steps he has taken by telephone, after which they are recorded on maps in the exhibition.” The route of Brouwn’s... More
Single sheet, printed on both sides. Amsterdam: Museum Fodor, 1980.
Flyer for Brouwn’s 1980 exhibition at the Museum Fodor in Amsterdam. From the text on the reverse (in trans.): “during a period of three weeks (from 29-1 – 18-2-80) stanley brouwn measured the length of x steps and y meters from day to day…”
In fine condition.
❧ Harry Ruhé, ed., stanley brouwn: a chronology (2nd ed.: 2005). More
Printed on one side. Postcard, mailed. Amsterdam: Art & Project, 1985.
Postcard invitation for Brouwn’s 1985 show at Geert van Beijeren and Adriaan van Ravesteijn’s Art & Project gallery. In fine condition. Mailed to critic Lily van Ginneken.
❧ Art & Project. A History (2023) E262. More
[15] pp. Large 4to (270 x 210 mm.), printed wrappers, staple-bound. Bern: Kunsthalle Bern, 1977.
Scarce catalogue for Stanley Brouwn’s exhibition at the Kunsthalle Bern. Curated by Coosje van Bruggen, Rudi Fuchs, and Margriet Suren, this exhibition was first held at the Van Abbemuseum, Eindhoven Nov.-Dec. 1976, and presented 270 of Brouwn’s works. The present catalogue lists 271. Text in German.
Near fine; inoffensive and small marks to wrappers. Printed by Stämpfli in an edition of 800.
❧ Harry Ruhé, ed., stanley brouwn: a chronology (2nd ed.: 2005). More
[15] pp. 4to (270 x 210 mm.), printed wrappers, staple-bound. Eindhoven: Van Abbemuseum, 1976.
Scarce Stanley Brouwn (1935-2017) exhibition catalogue, printed by the artist’s go-to printers Lecturis in an edition of 1000 copies. The Van Abbemuseum show was curated by Coosje van Bruggen, Rudi Fuchs, and Margriet Suren. It succinctly enumerates the 270 works on display. Text in English.
Near fine; faint spotting to lower wrapper.
❧ H. Ruhé, ed., stanley brouwn: a chronology (2nd ed.: 2005). More
14 black & white illus. [10] pp. 4to (270 x 215 mm.), printed softcover. Eindhoven: prins bernhard fonds, 1980.
Rare Stanley Brouwn (1935-2017) catalogue, published to mark the artist receiving the David Röell-Prijs from the Prins Bernhard Fonds in 1980; printed in an unknown edition size. It contains reproductions of this way brouwn drawings from 1964 and 1 m, 1 step (1980). The text by museum director Rudi Fuchs is in English.
In near fine condition. Ownership stamp on title-page.
❧ Harry Ruhé, ed., stanley brouwn: a chronology (2nd ed.: 2005). More
19 sheets, printed on both sides, stapled. Eindhoven: Van Abbemuseum, [1976].
A scarce exhibition check-list for Brouwn’s 1976 solo exhibition at the Van Abbemuseum. All 270 works that were displayed are listed here, as in the exhibition catalogue published the same year. Each work is concisely described in Dutch.
Near fine; small tear to the final sheet.
❧ Harry Ruhé, ed., stanley brouwn: a chronology (2nd ed.: 2005). More
[70] pp. Oblong 8vo (135 x 206 mm.), printed softcover (spine a trifle worn). Amsterdam: Stedelijk Museum, 1971.
A scarce Stanley Brouwn (1935-2017) exhibition catalogue/artist’s book, edition of 2200 copies. In contrast to Brouwn’s cryptic books/catalogues containing measurements, this is one of his more revealing publications. It apparently records the number of steps taken in the course of his travels for the duration of the exhibition (18 March-18 April), in order: Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Morocco, Spain, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. An asterisk next to the country indicates that he set foot there for the first time... More
Line illus. throughout. [104] pp. Square 4to (156 x 161 mm.), printed white softcover, title on spine. Brussels: Gallery MTL, 1975.
Scarce Stanley Brouwn (1935-2017) artist’s book, published by Fernand Spillemaeckers’s MTL gallery in Brussels in an edition of 250 copies. This was the second book that the artist made with the gallery, the first was one step 1x-100x (1971). In this one there are 100 pages with ten vertical lines and “1000 mm” printed above, which in total amounts to the titular measurement.
A near fine copy; faint sunning to the covers.
❧ H. Ruhé, ed., stanley brouwn... More
[10] leaves, printed on rectos only. Square 4to, printed wrappers, staple-bound. Amsterdam: Art & Project, 1978.
Stanley Brouwn (1935-2017) artist’s book marking his exhibition at Geert van Beijeren and Adriaan van Ravesteijn’s celebrated Art & Project gallery in Amsterdam; edition of 1000 copies. Near fine; one staple rusted.
❧ Harry Ruhé, ed., stanley brouwn: a chronology (2nd ed.: 2005). More
Unpaginated, printed on rectos only. Square 4to (154 x 155 mm), white printed softcover, title on spine. Luxembourg: Casino Luxembourg – Forum d’art contemporain; Dijon: L’Office, Ecole nationale supérieure des beaux-arts de dijon, 2001.
Rare Stanley Brouwn (1935-2017) artist’s book, published with the Casino Luxembourg. Measured in an “old foot of Luxembourg” (= 295 mm.), each recto repeats, in English and French, the number of feet Brouwn will walk on a given day, from 2 March to 29 April 2001.
Very good; faint dampstain to corner of upper cover. Edition of 700 copies.
❧ Harry Ruhé, ed., stanley brouwn: a.... More
Unpaginated, printed on rectos only. Thick 4to (156 x 156 mm.), printed softcover, artist’s name on spine. Eindhoven: Van Abbemuseum; Barcelona: MACBA, 2005.
Uncommon artist’s book by Stanley Brouwn (1935-2017), jointly published by the Van Abbemuseum and MACBA in an edition of 1400 copies. The exhibition for which this book was printed took place at the Van Abbemuseum (23 January-17 April 2005); MACBA (22 June-25 September 2005); and Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporáneo (14 December-5 March 2006).
The distances in the book are cyclically recorded from Africa, North America, Europe, South America, Oceania, Antarctica, Asia beginning on 24 January... More