Lithographed title with vignette depicting both sides of the medallion of the Société lithographique de Mulhouse, lithographed leaf of table of contents, & eight lithographed plates (two in color). Large 4to, later blue wrappers (title a little dusty), newly stitched, uncut. Paris: “chez l’Auteur Rue Casette No. 18,” [1816].

First edition of one of the great rarities of lithography. Engelmann (1788-1839), a native of Mulhouse, first learned of lithography in 1813 and began to experiment on some stones. Realizing he needed more information, he decided to go to Munich to see the process at first hand. “For several weeks Engelmann... More

Black & white illus. [38] pp. & order form. 8vo, printed wrappers, staple-bound. Ghent: [1990].

The first catalogue issued by Imschoot, the famous Belgian publisher of artist’s books and editions. It offers books by Barry, Weiner, Baldessari, Darboven, Downsbrough, Anselmo, Toroni, Morellet, Gette, Alberola, Nickas, etc. With an Introduction by Luc Derycke.

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199 finely lithographed plates (the plate “Irrigations, No. 6“ in Vol. I was not published). Lithographed title, 48 printed leaves of text including final leaf listing plates; one lithographed leaf of “Prospectus,” lithographed title, 45 leaves of text incl. final leaf listing plates. Two parts in one vol. Large 4to, cont. green half-sheep (joints very carefully repaired), spine gilt. Paris, “á l’Etabissement lithographique du Comte de Lasteyrie, Rue du Bac No. 58,” 1820-21.

First edition of one of the most extensive and important lithographic works published in the early days of the medium. Lasteyrie (1759-1849), agronomist, industrialist, and philanthropist, was... More

Two folded photolithographed plates (both 165 x 124 mm. folded). Two printed leaves (title & hand-numbered limitation statement), folded. Housed in publisher’s printed folder. Torino: Marco Noire Editore, 1986.

A rare publication made for LeWitt’s exhibition at Marco Noire in 1986. It was printed in a small edition of 150 copies by “fratelli Cirone & Donatella Gaydou.” The present work consists of two finely rendered plates of pyramids that were displayed as part of LeWitt’s show. Many of his exhibitions in the mid-80s involved large-scale wall drawings and prints employing the pyramid form.

In fine condition. WorldCat records a single... More