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(Alechinsky,
Pierre).
Caillois, Roger & Pierre Alechinsky.
UN MANNEQUIN SUR LE TROTTOIR/REMARQUES AU PINCEAU.
Paris: Yves Riviere, 1974.
4to boxed portfolio content of 20 unbound leaves, all screenprinted in colors
with pictorial designs by Alechinsky and in facsimile of Caillois' holography.
First edition of this attractive collaborative work. One of 450 examples printed,
signed and numbered by both artist and author. Caillois' text "Un Mannequin..."
is made here integral to Alechinsky's cycle of designs (Remarques,...etc.'),
suggesting that the images are remarks upon it. All prints fine in like box.
320 uk pounds
(Alfelt,
Else).
Jaguer, Edouard.
ELSE ALFEST.
Copenhagen: Ejnar Munksgaard, 1950.
13 x 17cm. 16pp. 12 b/w reproductions of works by the artist. Stiff wrappers
with an original lithographed design by Alfelt. First edition of the first monograph
devoted to the Danish artists oeuvre. Alfelt was one of the two female members
of the Cobra group (the other being Helge Jacobson). Originally issued in the
Cobra Bibliotheket series, as edited by Asger Jorn. A close to fine example
of this document. Scarce.
75 uk pounds
(American
Artists in Paris).
ARTISTES AMERICAINS MODERNES DE PARIS. Preface par Chil Aronson.
Paris: Editions Le Triangle, 1932.
4to. 108 b/w reproductions of works exhibited. Original pictorial wrappers.
The scarce (and rather deluxe) catalogue for this exhibition of American artists
working in France at the time. Among the most noteworthy are the contributions
by Hilaire Hiler, Eugene MacCown, Peter Neagoe and Abraham Rattner. Minor scrappiness
to wrappers, else a very good example of this obscure documentation.
175 uk pounds
(Apollinaire, Guillaume).
Rouveyre, Andre.
APOLLINAIRE.
Paris: NRF, 1924. 8vo. 270 pp.
Printed wrappers. First trade edition of this voluminous and scarce biographical
critique by one of Apollinaire's intimates and artist-collaborator for his "Vitam
Impendere Amori" (1917), among other projects. Rouveyre was a contributor
to "Vers et Prose", the vanguard post-decadent/Symbolist journal of
the immediatepre-WWI period. A very good+ example.
100 uk pounds
Apollinaire,
Guillaume.
PRSY TIRESLOVY. Nadrealisticke drama o dvou jednanich s prologem.
Translation by Jaroslav Seifert.
Prague: Jan Fromek (= Odeon), 1926.
8vo. 72pp. (+2). Title-page (in black and blue) and typographic design by Karel
Teige. Four full-page collection by Joseph Sima. Original wrappers with a typo-pictorial
design in colors (also) by Teige. First Czech edition of Apollinaires historic
opera bouffe, as translated by the future Nobel prize winner for literature
Jaroslav Seifert. Replete with four striking Surrealist collages by Joseph Sima
and typography and cover design by Karel Teige. Les Mamelles du Tiresias (with
music by Germaine Albert-Birot) was Apollinaires answer to the Cocteau, Massaine,
Satie & Picasso collaboration Parade (1917), and per book publications contains
the first usage of the term Surrealism, which he had coined in reference to
the latter work. One of a 'stated' issue of 1000 copies on Japanese (Bonsai)
paper (total edition). A fine and untrimmed example of this high spot of the
Czech avant-garde in the 1920s. Rare thus. 650 uk pounds
(Apollinaire,
Guillaume).
L'ESPRIT NOUVEAU. Revue Internationale d'esthetique. No. 26:
'Apollinaire number'. Editors: Paul Dermee & Michel Seuphor.
Paris: Editions de L'Esprit Nouveau, 1924.
8vo. 50pp. Reproductions after drawings, watercolors, manuscripts and letters
by Apollinaire, seven portraits of him by Pablo Picasso and two by Louis Marcoussis
(one of which is an original lithograph printed in red) + other related facsimile
documents and photographs. Original wrappers. Special issue of the period's
foremost avant-garde journal. This number solely composed of a documentary homage
to Apollinaire. Includes his short tale 'La Plante', correspondence and poems
(reproduced in facsimile). Other texts by Celine Arnauld, Paul Dermee, Pierre-Albert
Birot, Ivan Goll, Francis Picabia, Andre Salmon, Roch Grey, et. al. + letters
to Apollinaire by Fernand Divoire, Picabia, et. al.. Image portraits by Picasso
and Marcoussis (original lithograph) and drawings and watercolors by Apollinaire
+ several related text and photo documents. One page cleanly starting, else
a very good example of this exceptional issue. Rare.
195 uk pounds
Aragon,
Louis.
FEU DE JOIE. Avec un dessin de Pablo Picasso.
Paris: Au sans Pareil, Collection 'Litterature', 1919.
Small 8vo. 56pp. Frontispiece design by Picasso. Original wrappers with a design
by Andre Derain. First edition of Aragon's first book. A Parisian Dada-period
collection, replete with frontispiece by Picasso. One of 1000 examples on verge
bouffant from a total issue of 1080. Slight wear to wrappers, else a very good
example. Scarce.
325 uk pounds
Aragon,
Louis.
LA GRANDE GAITE. Avec 2 dessins dYves Tanguy.
Paris: Gallimard, 1929.
Large 8vo. 126pp. Two full-page b/w illustrations by Tanguy. Original wrappers.
First edition of Aragons last great Surrealist-period work. One of only 75
on velin bouffant lafuma-navarre from a total issue of 351 + 20 h.c. copies.
A very good+ example of this elusive title.
575 uk pounds
(Aragon,
Louis).
LA PEINTURE AU DEFI. Exposition de Collages: Arp, Braque,
Duchamp, Ernst, Gris, Magritte, Man Ray, Miro, Picabia, Picasso, Tanguy. Text:
Louis Aragon.
Paris: Jose Corti, 1930.
8vo. 32pp. 23 b/w reproductions after photo-montage and collage works by the
participating artists. Original wrappers. First edition of the catalogue for
this important exhibition (Galerie Goemans, 1930). A convincing collective argument
against the exclusionary aesthetic practices of the school of so-called 'pure
painting', as represented via Aragon's introductory text and the works exhibited.
One of 1000 examples after a 'du tete' of 20. Typical sunning to wrappers, else
in very good estate. Increasingly scarce.
375 uk pounds
Arnauld,
Celine.
LA NUIT REVE TOUT HAUT - POEME DEUX VOIX ET LE CLAVIER SECRET.
Paris: Esprit Nouveau, 1934.
Small 8vo. 77pp. Original wrappers. First edition of this experimental dialogue
by the Litterature group spokeswoman. Intended for two voices (a la recitation)
accompanied by a secret or imagined piano setting. One of 450 numbered examples
on Chesterfield. A close to fine example. Scarce.
75 uk pounds
Arnauld,
Celine.
HEURS INTACTES. Poemes.
Brussels: Les Cahiers du Journal des Poetes, 1936. 12mo. 56pp. Original wrappers.
First edition. One of only 100 numbered examples printed on "Featherweight
Leger" of this collection of post-Dada experimental poems by Arnauld. A
fine example. Rare.
120 uk pounds
Arnauld,
Celine.
L'APAISEMENT
DE L'ECLIPSE. Passion en 2 actes. Precede de Diorama.
Paris: Les Ecrivains Reunis, 1925. 8vo. 68pp. Frontispiece portrait of the author
credited to L. Favre. Printed wrappers. First edition. One of only 250 numbered
examples on "velin" (from a total edition of 266) of this experimental
bookwork. Composed of poetic mock-dramatic pieces. Arnauld was the only acknowledged
"active female presence in the Parisian Dadaist 'Litterature" circle.
A close to fine example. Very scarce.
150 uk pounds
Arnauld,
Celine.
LES RESEAUX DU REVEIL.
Paris: GLM, 1937. 12mo. 40pp. Original wrappers. First edition of this cycle
of poetic works by Arnauld. This example inscribed to the eminent modernist
historian and anthologist Albert Beguin. A close to fine example. Rare thus.
140 uk pounds
(Arp,
Hans).
Tzara, Tristan.
VINGT-CINQ POEMES. Dix gravures sur bois de Hans Arp.
Zurich: Collection Dada, 1918.
8vo. 52pp. 10 original woodcut illustrations by Hans Arp. Original wrappers
with pasted-down title label (also) with an original woodcut by Arp. First edition
of this superb Dada collaboration, constituting Tzara's second published collection
of poetic experiments. This example from the issue on alfa, preceded by the
'du tete' of only 10 numbered copies. 'Twenty-five Poems' is unquestionably
one of the book highlights of the heroic period of the Dada movement, as founded
in Zurich (1916). Minor (typical) browning to wrappers, minor paper loss at
heel of spine, else a very good+ example of one of the most desirable Collection
Dada productions. Rare.
4,750 uk pounds
(Arp, Jean).
Hugnet, Georges.
LA SPHERE DE SABLE. Illustrations de Jean Arp.
Paris: Aux depens de Robert-J. Godet, 'Collection pour mes amis', 1943.
Large 8vo. 28pp. 16 b/w woodcut textual illustrations by Jean Arp. Unbound signatures
laid into green printed paper folio. First edition of this excellent wartime
Surrealist collaboration. Composed of poetic texts by Hugnet, as illustrated
by Arp. One of 176 numbered examples on pur fil, apart from the 'du tete' of
23 (total issue). A fine example of this attractive and scarce livre d'artiste.
425 uk pounds
Arp, Hans
& Huidobro, Vincente.
TROIS NOUVELLES EXEMPLAIRES. Traduction: Rilka Walter.
Paris: Fontaine, collection (LAge dOr), 1945.
12mo. 30pp. Original pictorial wrappers (designed for the series by Mario Prassinos).
First edition of these collaborative experimental tales composed by Arp and
the Chilean Dadaist poet and novelist Huidobro. One of 400 numbered examples
from a total issue of 475. A very good+ copy. Uncommon.
85 uk pounds
Artaud,
Antonin.
VAN GOGH LE SUICIDE DE LA SOCIETE.
Paris: K. Editeur, 1947. 8vo. 76pp. Original pictorial wrappers. First edition
of this obsessive discursive work by Artaud. One of 630 numbered examples on
Marais Crevecoeur (aside from 30 h.c.). A very good+ copy. Scarce.
265 uk pounds
Artaud,
Antonin.
CI-GIT. Precede de la Culture Indienne.
Paris: K. Editeur, 1947.
Small 8vo. 50pp. Original wrappers. First edition. One of a series of truly
inspired investigations from the author's increasingly dire post-WWII period.
One of 435 numbered on velin pur fil du marais, after 15 'du tete' on japon
and apart from 35 h.c. examples (total issue). A very good+ example. Scarce.
300 uk pounds
Artaud,
Antonin.
POUR EN FINIR AVEC LE JUGEMENT DE DIEU. Emission radiophonique
enregistree le 28 novembre 1947. Texte integral suivi de variantes, extraits
de presse et 8 lettres.
Paris: K. Editeur, 1948.
Small 8vo. 112pp. Original wrappers. First edition of the complete transcription
of this compelling dramatic piece for radio by Artaud. Includes variant passages,
press reports in wake of the original broadcast and related correspondence.
One of 400 numbered on chiffon du marais, after 35 'du tete', apart from 25
h.c. copies. A very good+ example. Scarce.
175 uk pounds
Atlan,
Jean Michel.
LE SANG PROFOND. Illustrations de l'Auteur.
Paris: L'Atelier de la Salamandre, 1944.
14 x 19cm. 37pp. Four full-page b/w illustration by the artist/author. Original
wrappers. First edition of this early bookwork by the founding French Cobra
artist. Composed of a cycle of polemic poems and accompanying images. One of
950 numbered copies issued. This is a very good+ example of a title that is
usually encountered in less than acceptable condition. Scarce thus.
185 uk pounds
Audiberti,
Jacques.
LOUVRE-BOITE. Colloque Abhumaniste.
Paris: Gallimard, 1952. 8vo. 201pp. Four full-page abstract designs by Camille
Bryen. Original wrappers. First edition of this work by the prominent modernist
author, as illustrated by the para-Surrealist Bryen. A very good+ example. Scarce.
65 uk pounds
Bachelard,
Gaston.
LA TERRE ET LES REVERIES DE LA VOLONTE.
Paris: Corti, 1948.
8vo. Original wrappers. First edition (preceded by only 30 large paper copies)
of this crucial phenomenological excursion by the gifted psychoanalyst thinker
cum literary theoretician. Bachelards exquisitely personal text analyses are
in the reading associative alchemical evocations of the word as outwardly projected
and simultaneously internalized animate signifier within any given territory
("a reverie is inseparable from the language in which it is dreamed", par example).
This copy with a superb 2pp. autographed letter from the author to the modernist
poet Noel Bureau, in response to the latter having sent Bachelard a series of
poems, which may be of interest thematically to his ongoing work, and which
(in his always exacting style) Bachelard discusses indirectly, among other topics.
This ALS has been carefully tipped onto the free-flyleaf of the volume, and
neatly unfolds for examination. The volume itself exhibits some minor wear to
wrappers, else is in very good estate. Substantial articles of correspondence
from Bachelard do not often appear on the market. Unique thus.
525 uk pounds
Ball,
Emmy Hennings.
HUGO BALL. Seine Leben in Briefen und Gedichten. Mit einem
Vorwort von Hermann Hesse.
Berlin: Fischer Verlag, 1930.
8vo. 312pp. B/w frontispiece photo-portrait. Wrappers. First edition of this
compelling biography of Hugo Ball, as authored by his Zurich Dada collaborator
and wife. Details the Cabaret Voltaire years, as well as the post-Dada years.
The forward by Hesse is fitting, given that Ball had authored a quite good study
of the formers philosophy and works. A close to fine example in somewhat worn
(but intact) original printed dustwrapper. Scarce.
125 uk pounds
(Bataille,
Georges).
DIEU
VIVANT. No.4. Liminaire de Marcel More.
Paris: self-published, 1945.
Large 8vo. 157pp. Original wrappers. Single number from the first year of this
philosophically-oriented avant-garde revue. Contributions from G. Bataille,
P. Klossowski, J.P. Sartre, M. More, et. al. One of 3500 copies on velin blanc,
after 20 du tete examples. Very good+ estate.
50 uk pounds
Bataille,
Georges.
LABBE C.
Paris: Minuit, 1950.
Small 8vo. 225pp. Original wrappers. First edition (after 500 subscribers copies
on alfa) of this caustic and neo-frenetic fictional work by the author. Minor
wear to wrappers, else a very good+ example. Uncommon.
65 uk pounds
Beckett, Samuel.
IMAGINATION MORTE IMAGINEZ.
Paris: Minuit, 1965.
8vo. Printed wrappers. First edition. One of 112 numbered copies reserved for
"La Librarie des Editions de Minuit". Perhaps, the most significant
narrative that Beckett created during the 60's. A fine example in original glassine.
160 uk pounds
Beckett, Samuel.
ASSEZ.
Paris: Minuit, 1966.
8vo. 29 numbered pp. Printed wrappers. First edition. One of 112 numbered examples
of this evocative prose work (from 460 total) reserved for the publisher. Title
translates as "Enough. A fine, mainly uncut example in original glassine.
200 uk pounds
Bellmer,
Hans.
"Untitled". Original etching from "Mode d'Emploi".
Paris: Editions Georges Visat, 1967.
8 x 15cm. (image size). B/w etching on paper. Signed and lettered (a.p.) by
the artist. Matted. A typically complex, meticulous and anatomically "morphed"
designed by the artist from the title suite. Issued in an edition of 150 examples;
of which the piece offered herein is a signed artists proof (so designated
in pencil by Bellmer). Fine estate. Image available on request.
325 uk pounds
(Bellmer,
Hans).
HANS BELLMER. Texts by the artist, Paul Eluard, Nora Mitrani,
Bernard Noel, et. al.
Paris: CNAC, 1971.
19 x 28cm. 96pp. 67 full-page reproductions of works by Bellmer, including two
double-page color photo spreads after the artist's infamous doll, and three
photo-portraits by Jacqueline Hyde, Robert David & Karlheinz Bauer of Bellmer.
Printed card wrappers. First edition of the catalogue for this initial retrospective
of the extremist Surrealist's work. A close to fine example. Uncommon.
85 uk pounds
Bens,
Jacques.
LE RETOUR AU PAYS (Fragments).
Paris: Gallimard, 1968.
Small 8vo. 60pp. Original wrappers. First edition of this collection of Oulipo
text experiments by the author. Bens was responsible for the uniquely entertaining
mathematics-based poem generating systems Inventories and Irrational Sonnets.
This copy from the numbered issue. A fine example.
85 uk pounds
Bens, Jacques.
ROUGE GRENADE. Roman.
Paris: Grasset, 1976. 8vo. 235pp. Original wrappers. First edition of this Oulipo
novel. One of only 14 hors commerce (du tete) copies, apart from the numbered
issue of 24 on verge. A fine example of this uncommon work.
85 uk pounds
Bernstein,
Michele.
TOUS LES CHEVAUX DU ROI.
Paris: Buchet/Chastel, 1960.
Small 8vo. 162pp. Printed wrappers. First edition of the authors first novel.
A roman a clef of the Situationist milieu and parody of nouveau roman mannerisms.
Bernstein was a founding member of the S.I. and Guy Debords long-time companion.
A pristine copy. Uncommon.
65 uk pounds
Biebl,
Konstantin.
PLANCIUS.
Prague: Sfinx (Bohumil Janda), 1930-31. 8vo. 26 (+3)pp. Frontispiece + design
throughout by Jindrich Styrsky. Original wrappers. First edition of this privately
printed prose work by the foremost Czech Constructivist poet. One of 330 examples
issued (total edition). Pictorial frontispiece by Styrsky. Among Biebl's most
important productions was 'Zlom' (1928). An unusually fine example of this rarely
encountered title.
275 uk pounds
(Boumeester,
Christine).
CHRISTINE BOUMEESTER. Texts: Noel Arnaud, Gaston Bachelard,
Max Clarac-Serou, Francis Picabia & Iaroslav Serpan.
Paris: Instance, 1951.
Small 4to 16pp. Five b/w reproductions after works by the artist. Original wrappers.
First edition. A scarce catalogue of works by the abstract-Surrealist Boumeester.
Particularly noteworthy for the text contributions by Arnaud, Bachelard and
Picabia. One of only 200 numbered examples from a total issue of 225. Boumeester
(with her husband Henri Goetz) participated in the exhibitions of the short-lived
post-WWII para-Surrealist Vrille group, together with Jean Atlan, Victor Brauner,
Picabia, Raoul Ubac, Gerard Vulliamy, and others. The group was coordinated
by Evrard de Rouvre. A very good+ example of this elusive documentation.
115 uk pounds
Bousquet,
Joe.
LE FRUIT DE L'OMBRE.
Paris: Minuit, 1947.
Small 8vo. 42pp. Original wrappers. First edition of this uncommon collection
by the intrepid Surrealist poet. Bousquet was serverely (permanently) disabled,
owing to injuries suffered in WWI. Nevertheless, his extraordinary poetic and
editorial accomplishments spanned some three decades. There were no large paper
or 'du tete' copies issued of this title. A close to fine example.
100 uk pounds
Breton,
Andre & Philipe Soupault.
LES CHAMPS MAGNETIQUES.
Paris: Au sans Pareil, 1920.
8vo. 120pp. Original wrappers. The 'stated' second issue (of 120 copies), following
(about three months before) the first edition of 180 examples. Produced in late
1919, while both authors were engaged in the Parisian Dada adventure. This work
was directly influenced by their crucial (to the Surrealist family tree that
is) re-reading of Lautremont's 'Chants de Maldoror' and 'Poesies'; the latter
which Breton had copied out by hand from the (then) only known copy of the first
edition deposited in the Bibliotheque Nationale. 'Les Champs Magnetiques' is
(traditionally) considered to be the inaugural Surrealist text collection, as
it embodies the later movement's automatic/mediumistic methodology. Chronologically,
this is Breton's second published book and Soupault's third. Some minor wear
to wrappers, typical internal browning (owing to stock quality), else a very
good example of this landmark work. Rare.
475 uk pounds
Breton, Andre.
MANIFESTE DU SURREALISME/POISSON SOLUBLE.
Nouvelle edition augmentee d'une preface et de la lettre aux voyantes/frontispiece
de Max Ernst.
Paris: Editions Kra, 1929.
8vo. 208 pp. Frontispiece designed by Max Ernst. Printed wrappers. Enlarged
edition of Breton's Surrealist Charter, together with the automatic text "Poisson
Soluble" (Soluble Fish'), and the first to include the frontispiece design
by Ernst. Some typical browning to spine and text, else a fine copy. Scarce.
395 uk pounds
Breton, Andre.
LES PAS PERDUS.
Paris: NRF, 1924.
12 mo. 224 pp. Printed wrappers. First edition of Breton's fifth book. This
example, one of only a handful of "author's copies" printed on green
stock (this point is not noted at the justification). Published on the heels
of his "Manifeste du Surrealisme", "The Lost Steps" is an
excellent companion text work to the latter. Some minor sunning to wrappers,
else a very good example of this bibliographic rarity.
265 uk pounds
Breton,
Andre.
LEGITIME DEFENSE.
Paris: Editions Surrealistes, 1926.
Small 8vo. 28pp. Original wrappers. First edition. Content of a vigorous response
to the attacks of Henri Barbusse and the LHumanite group upon the Surrealist
project. A very good+ example. Increasingly scarce.
175 uk pounds
Breton,
Andre & Eluard, Paul,
L'IMMACULEE CONCEPTION.
Paris: Editions Surrealistes, 1930.
19 x 24cm. 124pp. Pictorial wrappers designed by Salvador Dali. First edition
of this, one of the most important collaborative Surrealist works. In part,
an attempt to simulate various psychic disorders, in order to demonstrate not
only the apparent non-existence of barriers between the 'normal' and 'abnormal',
but also the capacity of the mind to exceed by poetic means, the conventional
boundaries of 'normal' thought. "If the First and Second (Surrealist) Manifestos
are the exposition of the manifest content of the Surrealist dream, 'The Immaculate
Conception' is its latent content". (Breton). One of 2000 examples on papier
imponderable des papeteries Sorel-Moussel, apart from 116 'du tete'. The cover
design by Dali is reproduced at the title page, and the artist's 'paranoic-critical
method' definitely informed Breton and Eluard's experiments herein. An unusually
fine example of this keynote publication.
395 uk pounds
Breton,
Andre, Char, Rene, Eluard, Paul, et. al.
VIOLETTE NOZIERES.
Brussels: Editions Nicolas Flamel, 1933.
14.5 x 19.5cm. 41pp. Full-page b/w illustrations by Hans Arp, Victor Brauner,
Salvador Dali, Max Ernst, Alberto Giacometti, Marcel Jean, and Yves Tanguy.
Wrappers with a photo-collage design by Man Ray. First edition of this collective
Surrealist provocation. Issued in support of the young Violette Nozieres, who
was (then) on trial for the murder of her abusive father. Composed of poetic
texts by Andre Breton, Rene Char, Paul Eluard, Maurice Henry, E.L.T. Mesens,
Cesar Moro, Benjamin Peret and Gui Rosey and designs by Arp, Brauner, Dali,
Ernst, Giacometti, Jean and Tanguy. One of 2000 examples issued on velin, however,
copies intended for sale in France were seized at the border and their distribution
was prohibited. A fine, primarily unopened example. Very scarce.
595 uk pounds
Breton,
Andre.
L'AIR DE L'EAU.
Paris: Editions 'Cahiers d'Art', 1934.
Large 8vo. 48pp. Original wrappers. First edition of this poetic work by the
author. Inspired by his initial meeting with his (future) second wife the sculptor
Jacqueline Lamba; shortly thereafter, Breton composed these poems in 'about'
one week. Lamba would later note that 'L'Air de L'Eau' was 'entirely about me,
or rather us'. One of 300 numbered examples on velin, after 45 'du tete'. Minor
sunning to wrappers and slightly bumped at heel of spine, else a very good copy
of one of the great works from the extensive canon of Surrealist love poetry.
Scarce.
325 uk pounds
Breton,
Andre.
POINT DU JOUR.
Paris: Gallimard, 1934.
Small 8vo. 256pp. Original wrappers. First edition. One of the most elusive
of Breton titles of the 1930's. Issued in an unstated number of copies. Additionally,
there were no large paper ('du tete') examples issued. A very good+ example.
Very scarce.
250 uk pounds
Breton, Andre.
POSITION POLITIQUE DU SURREALISME.
Paris: Sagittaire, 1935.
12 mo. 180 pp. Printed wrappers. First edition (preceded by 20 numbered examples)
of these collected texts by Breton. Written during the year of publication,
these manifest-statements were issued in the aftermath of the illustrations-fated
events of the "International Congress of Writers for the Defense of Culture"
(organized by the Communist Party, and held in Paris). Rene Crevel's suicide
evidences the impact of these events upon the Surrealist groups divorce from
the Communist Party and its satellite intellectuals (of the period). Minor wear
to wrappers, else a very good+ example. Scarce.
195 uk pounds
Breton, Andre.
SPODITE NADOBY.
Translation by Jindrich Honzl & Viteslav Nezval.
Prague: SVU Manes, 1934.
8vo. 181 pp. Cloth. First Czech language edition of Breton's imperative Surrealist
text (Les Vases Communicants', 1932), as translated by Honzl & Nezval, two
of the most prominent members of the Czech Surrealist group. A close to fine
copy in a very good+ example of the rare dustwrapper with a striking collage
design by Toyen.
325 uk pounds
Breton,
Andre & Paul Eluard.
UWAGI O POEZJI. Autory Zowany Prezeklad Alfreda Wiznera.
Warsaw: Mala Biblioteka, Kameny, 1939. Small 8vo. 16pp. Original wrappers. First
Polish language edition of Breton and Eluards critical Surrealist poetic manifest
Notes sur la Poesie (Paris, 1936). An unusually fine example of this rare
document.
175 uk pounds
Breton,
Andre.
ARCANE 17. Ente d'ajours.
Paris: Sagittaire, 1947.
Small 8vo. 223pp. Original wrappers. First French edition (after 308 numbered
examples), and much expanded from the Brentano's New York edition of 1945. One
of Breton's engaging discursive works of his WWII period of exile. Composed
in 1944 while on a trip to Canada with his third wife Elisa. The title refers
to the seventeenth major arcanum of the tarot; the star. A close to fine example.
Scarce.
95 uk pounds
Breton,
Andre.
LA LAMPE DANS LE HORLOGE.
Paris: Editions Robert Marin, 1948.
Small 8vo. 72pp. Frontispiece lithographed by Toyen + full-page photo-portrait
of the author by Elisa Breton. Wrappers with a pictorial design by Toyen. First
edition of this important post-WWII work by Breton. One of 2025 numbered examples.
The cover design by Toyen is quite intriguing. A close to fine example.
150 uk pounds
Breton,
Andre.
MARTINIQUE CHARMEUSE DE SERPANTS. Avec textes et illustrations
dAndre Masson.
Paris: Sagittaire, 1948.
Small 8vo. 116pp. Pictorial designs by Masson. Original wrappers. First edition
(after 625 numbered copies) of this uncommon post-war work by Breton, as illustrated
by Andre Masson, who here also contributes a series of short thematically related
texts. Some slight yellowing to wrappers, else a more than acceptable example.
150 uk pounds
(Breton,
Andre).
Castre, Victor.
ANDRE BRETON.
Paris: Arcanes, 1952.
8vo. 196pp. Printed wrappers. First edition of this uncommon study of Breton.
One of 975 numbered copies on alfa (after 25 on velin). Castre was a co-founder
of the important Marxist revue Clarte, with whom the Surrealists allied during
the height of their activism in and about the Communist Party (late 20s - early
30s). The manifest La Revolution dabord et Toujours resulted from this collaboration.
A close to fine example of this early appraisal.
50 uk pounds
(Breton,
Andre).
Arnim, Achim von.
CONTES BIZARRES. Introduction de Andre Breton. Preface et
traduction de Theophile Gautier.
Paris: Arcanes, 1953. 8vo. 236pp. Three b/w images by Wolfgang Paalen. Original
wrappers with pictorial design (also) by Paalen. First edition thus of Gautiers
important translation of these darkly humored tales by the visionary German
Romantic, as introduced by Breton and pictorially signified by Paalen. Early
on, Breton designated Arnim as a Surrealist precursor (Arnim is Surrealist
absolutely, in space and time). A close to fine copy in like laminated dustwrapper,
which repeats Paalens cover design. Uncommon.
110 uk pounds
(Broodthaers, Marcel - an early appearance in print)
LE SURREALISME REVOLUTIONNAIRE.
No. 1 (all published).
Paris: Le Bureau International du Surrealisme Revolutionnarie, 1948.
21 x 29 cm .
48pp. 28 b/w illustrations. Tri-color printed wrappers. The first and only issue
of this 'renegade' Surrealist journal. The Surrealisme Revolutionnaire group
was co-founded by Christian Dotremont (Brussels) & Noel Arnaud (Paris) in June
of 1947 with the publication of the pamphlet 'Pas de Quartiers dans la Revolution!'
(text by Dotremont and Jean Seeger), which was co-signed by Marcel Broodthaers,
Irene Hamoir, Rene Magritte, Paul Nouge, among others. The group was also responsible
for the infamous interventionist catalogue-response to the monumental international
Surrealist exhibition ('Surrealisme en 1947') held in Paris in 1947; a biting
attack upon the established group's conformity to tried and true activities
and styles. 'Le Surrealisme Revolutionnaire' is composed of texts by Broodthaers,
Achille Chavee, Dotremont, Paul Colinet, Edouard Jaguer, Raymond Queneau, Tristan
Tzara, et. al., and illustrations by Max Bucaille, Asger Jorn, Richard Mortenson,
among others. A considerable document of the polemic schism between Surrealist
generations and old comrades and the early manifestations of Cobra group activity.
The text contribution by Broodthaers is one of his earliest published pieces
(preceding his first book of poems by nine years). A very good+ example of this
scarce and fragile journal.
350 uk pounds
Bryen,
Camille.
LES CLOTRES DU VENT.
Paris: Editions de la Nouvelle Revue Critique, 1945.
Small 8vo. 14pp. Frontispiece portrait of Bryen by Louis Marcoussis. Original
wrappers. First edition of these poems by the underlooked para-Surrealist author/artist.
One of 930 numbered examples (total issue). A very good+ copy of this uncommon
title.
75 uk pounds
(Bucaille,
Max).
MAX BUCAILLES - GOAUCHES. Text: Marcel Bealu.
Charleroi: Le Rouge et le Noir (17-30 Oct.), 1959.
25.6 x 30cm. Single sheet printed with text by Bealu & lists of works exhibited.
The uncommon catalogue/announcement for this exhibition of works by the Surrealist
affiliate Bucaille. Noteworthy for the poetic text by the experimental poet
and editor of Realities Secretes. Folded, else a very good example.
35 uk pounds
(Bury, Pol).
Noiret, Joseph & Pol Bury.
L'AVENTURE DEVORANTE.
Hors-textes de Pol Bury.
Brussels: Editions Cobra, 1950.
Small 8vo. 41 pp. Three full-page b/w illustrations after drawings by Bury.
Blue printed wrappers. First edition of this Cobra period collaboration. Among
other projects, Noiret was the author of the one-man periodical Le Tout Petit
Cobra', which appeared during the same year as L'Aventure...'. The drawings
by Bury reflect his sculptural obsessions of the period. One of 300 numbered
copies (from a total edition of 320). A fine copy.
145 uk pounds
Cahun,
Claude. (pseudonym of Lucy Schwob).
AVEUX NON AVENUS. Illustre dHelio-gravures Composees par
Moore dapres les projets de LAuteur. Preface par Pierre Mac Orlan.
Paris: Carrefour, 1930.
Large 8vo. 237pp. 9 full-page duotone photomontages + one photograph (as afterword).
Wrappers with a three-color typographic design (back and front) incorporating
the title and authors name in various combinations. First edition of the author
and artists second book (preceded only by the bibliographic rarity Vues et
Visions, 1919). One of 445 numbered examples (total edition). Arguably, the
most mysterious figure of the Surrealist milieu, Cahun brought an intense sexual
ambivalence, dissidence, and broad sense of the absurd to both her Surrealist
writings and work in photography and montage. The photomontages included here
incorporate many self-portraits, which are manipulated and in one instance repeated
as many eight times. This project was carried out by Cahun in collaboration
with her long time companion Moore (Suzanne Malherbe). In 1939 Cahun exiled
herself to the island of Jersey, where she was still living as of the mid-50s.
Fine estate.
2,000 uk pounds
Caillois,
Roger.
PATAGONIE.
Paris: Confluences, 1946.
Small 8vo. 32pp. Original wrappers. First edition. Emblematic of the author's
wartime Argentine experience, which featured both a working and somewhat guarded
romantic relationship with Victoria Ocampo (the founder of SUR and first woman
elected to Argentina's Academy of Letters). In 1944, Caillois would establish
the Latin American division of the N.R.F.. One of only 225 examples on velin.
Title page with brief marginal ink notation, else a fine copy of this scarce
title.
130 uk pounds
Callois,
Roger.
VOCABULAIRE ESTHETIQUE.
Paris: Fontaine, 1946.
12mo. 137pp. Printed wrappers. First edition. One of 1200 numbered copies issued
on velin. A fascinating theo-critical work by the one-time Surrealist and co-initiator
(with Georges Bataille, Pierre Klossowski and Michel Leiris, et. al.) of the
'College de Sociologie' (1936) and its parallel journal 'Acephale' (1936-39).
Some minor wear to wrappers else a very good+ example. Uncommon.
70 uk pounds
Caillois,
Roger.
QUATRE ESSAIS DE SOCIOLOGIE CONTEMPORAINE.
Paris: Perlin, 1951.
8vo. 156pp. Original decorative wrappers. First edition of this quartet of critical
essays on the sacred by the one-time Surrealist, translator & co-founder of
the College de Sociologie. A very good+ example of an uncommon title.
80 uk pounds
Carrington,
Leonora.
A group of three unique and extremely early works on paper
by the influential Surrealist artist and author.
Specifications
are as follows:
a. Untitled. c. 1935. 14.5 x 21.5cm. Watercolor on paper. Signed by Carrington. Fine estate. Full provenance upon request.
1,750 uk pounds
b. Untitled. c. 1935. 21.5 x 28cm. Graphite on paper. Signed by the artist. Fine estate. Full provenance upon request.
1,500 uk pounds
c. Untitled. c. 1935. 12.5 x 15.5cm. Watercolor on paper. Signed by Carrington. Fine estate. Full provenance upon request.
1,750 uk pounds
Executed while still in her teens, the works offered here represent some of Carringtons earliest (extant) stylistic investigations. In 1937 Carrington joined the Surrealist group. Within this milieu, her well-documented and tumultuous romantic and decisive creative collaborations with Max Ernst were founded. This is notable, given that the pieces offered here were initially possessed by Max Ernst, and thus could (possibly) be considered as gestural gifts. In any speculative event, such early works by Carrington are a rare and wonderful documentary find. Images upon request.
Carrington,
Leonora.
EN BAS.
Paris: Fontaine, 1945.
12mo. 90pp. Pictorial wrappers. The scarce first edition of the author/artists
critical Surrealist fictionalized memoir detailing her psychological breakdown
in Mexico, which took place in the wake of her estrangement from Max Ernst in
the late 30's. One of 450 numbered examples (total edition). Title translates
as "Down Below". A very good+ copy of the fragile volume.
130 uk pounds
(Cobra).
LE GROUPE EXPERIMENTAL HOLLANDAIS.
Appel, Constant, Corneille. Text by Christian Dotremont.
Amst: Editions Cobra, 1949.
8vo. 11 pp. 9 b/w reproductions of works exhibited. Original wrappers. First
edition of the catalogue for the first exhibition of Dutch Cobra artists in
France (held at Colette Allendy's Gallery in Passy - May/June, 1949). Introductory
text by Christian Dotremont. One of an unspecified numbered' limited edition.
A very good+ example of this ephemeral document. Scarce.
80 uk pounds
(Cobra).
LE GROUPE EXPERIMENTAL HOLLANDAIS. Appel, Constant, Corneille.
Text by Christian Dotremont.
Amst: Editions Cobra, 1949.
8vo. 11 pp. 9 b/w reproductions of works exhibited. Original wrappers. First
edition of the catalogue for the first exhibition of Dutch Cobra artists in
France (held at Colette Allendy's Gallery in Passy - May/June, 1949). Introductory
text by Christian Dotremont. One of an unspecified numbered' limited edition.
A very good+ example of this ephemeral document. Scarce.
80 uk pounds
(Cobra).
LE PETIT COBRA.
No. 3. Edited by Christian Dotremont.
Brussels: Editions Cobra, 1950.
13 x 21 cm. 14 pp. 10 textual illustrations. Designed throughout by Alechsinsky.
Wrappers (also) with a design in colors by Alechinsky. The third number of this
international Cobra movement. Texts by Asger Jorn, Corneille, Eduard Jaguer,
Alechinskky, et. al. A fine example.
90 uk pounds
COBRA BIBLIOTHEKETS.
Forste Serie. Edited by Asger Jorn.
Kopenhagen: Eijnar Manskgasrd Forlag, 1950.
15 volumes, uniformly 12.5 x 20.5 cm. Number of pages and illustrations vary
per. Wrappers, each with an original lithograph design in colors by the contributing/subject
artist. A rare complete set of the important Cobra monograph, as edited by Asger
Jorn. Artists are as follows: Atlan, Alechinsky, Appel, Alfelt, Bille, Doucet,
Constant, Heerup, Henning-Pederson, Jorn and Jacobsen, et. al. Each artist has
contributed an original lithograph printed in colors as cover design. Texts
by Edouard Jaguer, Christian Dotremont, et. al. The set is housed in a card
slipcase with a lithograph design in color (back and front) by Asger Jorn. All
volumes fine in a close to fine slipcase.
2250 uk pounds
(Cobra).
Estienne, Charles.
PRELUDES AUX NOCES.
Liege: Societe Royale des Beaux-Arts, 1951.
12 x 15.5 cm. 6 unnumbered pp. Original wrappers with a pictorial design by
Pierre Alechinsky. First edition of this critique by Estienne. Issued on the
occasion of the second Exposition Internationale d'Art Experimentale and as
a supplement to the 10th number of "Cobra". One of 2000 numbered copies
printed. A close to fine example of this fragile document.
150 uk pounds
Constant
(Nieuwenhuys).
CONSTANT.
Paris: Bibliotheque dAlexandrie (Institut Scandinave de Vandalisme Compare),
1959.
19.5 x 26.1cm. 28pp. 24 b/w and color photographic images after architecturally-based
maquettes by the artist. Photographs by Jan Versnel. Stapled pictorial wrappers.
First edition. The inaugural volume of Asger Jorns crucial Situationist publishing
venture. Composed of early representations by Constant of his New Babylon
maquettes, which are pair with detourned quotes from P.H. Chombart de Lauwes
Paris et LAgglomeration Parisienne. A very good+ example of this uncommon
and important self-documentation.
100 uk pounds
Constant.
NEW BABYLON. Tekeninken 1961-62. Texts by the artist & C.
Caspari.
Rotterdam: Gallery Delta, 1963.
Small 4to. 26pp. 13 reproductions of architectronic drawings (two in color)
by Constant. Original wrappers. First edition of this bookwork representation
by Constant of his New Babylon project. The texts by the artist (in Dutch)
and novelist Caspari (in German) elaborate on the projects Situationist underpinnings
(i.e. unitary urbanism). A very good+ example of this uncommon documentation.
95 uk pounds
Constant & Simon Vinkenoog.
NEW BABYLON.
Ten lithographs by Constant. Prospectus.
Amsterdam: Galerie Fendt, 1963.
150 mm. x 240 mm. Single sheet folded to comprise 4 pp. Two b/w photo-portraits
of the artist and author. Self-wrappers. The uncommon announcement/prospectus
for this monumental Situationist-oriented work. Includes excerpts from Vinkenoog's
text 'Preamble to a New World'. A fine example of this document of Constant's
long-lived Utopian project.
90 uk pounds
Some monographs in this series are available individually. Please inquire.
(Nieuwenhuis),
Constant.
OPSTAND VAN DE HOMO LUDENS.
"Een bundel voordrachten en artikelen"
Bussum: Paul Brand, 1969. Small 8vo. 148 pp. Original wrappers designed by the
artist/author. First collected edition of these theoretical texts (dating from
1964-67). An exploration (at once) of urban planning and revolt, the democratization
of culture and architectonic free-play. This example signed by Constant. A close
to fine copy. Scarce.
175 uk pounds
(Constant). Willigen, H.
van.
CONSTANT: van"e.g." tot "n.b." beknopte
studie van een ontwikkeli
ng.Delft: the author, 1963.
240 x 300 mm. 20 pp. Stapled mimeo typescript in paper folder with pasted-down
title label. An insightful, and to our knowledge (to date) 'unpublished' study
of Constant's projects. Fine estate in folder with some wear. Decidedly rare.
175 uk pounds
Constant
(Constant). Haaren, H. van.
CONSTANT.
Amsterdam: J.M. Meulenhoff, 1966.
8vo. 32 pp. 43 b/w reproductions of works by the artist. Pictorial wrappers.
First edition of this monograph detailing Constant's oeuvre from Cobra to 'New
Babylon'. A close to fine example. Uncommon.
50 uk pounds
(Constant).
CONSTANT. Text by Georg Anderson.
Silkeborg: Galerie Moderne, 1972.
Small 4to. 12pp. Three full-page (two in color) reproductions of designs by
the artist + two b/w photo-portraits. Wrappers after the artists holograph
signature. First edition of this uncommon catalogue detailing (then) recent
ideographic pieces by the artist and erstwhile utopian urban planner. This example
signed by Constant. Fine estate.
85 uk pounds
Nieuwenhuys,
Constant
NEW URBANISM
N.Y.: Friends of Malatesta, Buffalo, 1970
21x15.5cm, 8pp plus pictorial wrappers (reproducing a Cosntant drawing of New
Babylon). First US reprint of Constant's important texts on New Babylon - the
world of Homo Ludens, New Urbanism and The White Bicycle Plan from Provo and
New Babylon (Informatief) #4. This publication from the US anarchist press is
a helpful precis of Constant's Urbanist Utopianism and environmental plan to
rid Amsterdam of the polluting effects of the motor car. Fine condition.
35 uk pounds
(Constant).
Locher, J.L.. (intro.).
CONSTANT - NEW BABYLON.
The Hague: Haags Gementemuseum, 1974. 21 x 30cm. 120pp. Reproductions in color
and photo-documents after drawings & maquettes for the project ('New Babylon')
by Constant. Original wrappers. First edition of this comprehensive (to date)
catalogue-survey of Constant's ongoing utopian psychogeographically-based urbanist
program. A very good+ example of this excellent documentation. Scarce.
85 uk pounds
CONTIMPORANUL.
No. 63 (fourth year). Edited by Marcel Janco & Ion Vinea.
Bucharest: Nov., 1925.
Small 8vo. 8pp. Three b/w reproductions after works by Janco, M. Petrascu &
Jucarii, respectively. Original self-wrappers. Single issue of this most important
Romanian avant-garde journal of the 1920s. Co-initiated by Marcel Janco and
his long-time editorial collaborator Ion Vinea (in wake of the formers Zurich
Dada period and subsequent repatriation). Contimporanul is comparable to De
Stijl and LEsprit Nouveau, as to its manifest. Text contributors to this
number include: F. Aderca, I. Barbu, G. Linze, Janco & Vinea, et. al. Minor
browning to wrappers, minute paper loss at verso, else a very good example of
this fragile document. Rare.
225 uk pounds
Crevel,
Rene.
LES PIEDS DANS LE PLAT.
Paris: Sagittaire, 1933.
12 mo. 362 pp. Printed wrappers. First trade edition (preceded by 15 numbered
examples on japon) of the Surrealist author's last book (published during his
lifetime). Minor wear to wrappers, else a very good + example. Scarce.
150 uk pounds
(Bury,
Pol)
DAILY
BUL. No.9.
Le nouverau realisme depasse-t-il la fiction? Comitie
de redaction: Andre Balthazar et Pol Bury.
La Louviere: Editions de Montbliart, 1963.
22.5
x 17 cm. 36 unnumbered pages plus covers. Illustrated with appropriated drawings
and photographs as well as handapplied collage material. A humourous issue of
this journal which began as influeced by Cobra but moved on to ebcome a much
more wide ranging artistic endeavour. Fine. Scarce.
95 uk pounds
Dali,
Salvador.
BABAOUO, cest film surrealiste, precede dun abrege dune
histoire critique du Cinema et suivi de Guillaume Tell, ballet portugais.
Paris: Editions des Cahiers Libres, 1932.
12mo. 62pp. Original wrappers. First edition of this extremely early bookwork
by Dali. Composed of the title film script and the complementary (typically
flamboyant) cinematic critique and choreography and notes for his William Tell
ballet-adaptation (sic). One of 600 numbered examples on velin from a total
edition of only 623. Undoubtedly, the most elusive of the artists Surrealist-period
book productions. A close to fine example.
500 uk pounds
Dali
Dali, Salvador
Dali martien muni dun double microscope holo-lectronique
. From The Conquest of the Cosmos Suite
Lavigne : 1974
100cm x 70cm (Image: 74cm x 55cm) Drypoint etching with embossing on Rives.
Numbered and signed by the artist. One of the 195 (135) in this format aside
from the A/Ps. Framed. An authentic Dali etching as described in the Prestel
Catalogue Raisonee Pg 220.
675 uk pounds
Dali, Salvador
Le
Caduce de Mars aliment par la boule de feu de Jupiter. From The Conquest of
the Cosmos Suite
Lavigne : 1974
100cm x 70cm (Image: 74cm x 55cm) Drypoint etching with embossing on Rives.
Numbered and signed by the artist. One of the 195 (188) in this format aside
from the A/Ps. Framed. An authentic Dali etching as described in the Prestel
Catalogue Raisonee Pg 221.
675 uk pounds
Daumal, Rene & Roger Gilbert-Lecomte.
LE LYON ROUGE.
Charleville: College de 'Pataphysique, 1964.
10 x 10.5 cm. 21 pp. Two drawings by the authors in red. Pictorial wrappers
printed in black on red. First separate publication of this collaborative poetic
work by these two founders of the parallel Surrealist revue "Le Grand Jeu".
One of only 752 numbered copies printed. A fine example.
50 uk pounds
(Daumal,
Rene).
Grierson, F.D..
MEURTRE EN NOIR. Traduit de langlais par Rene Daumal.
Paris: Librarie des Champs-Elysees, 1937.
8vo. 244pp. + adverts. Original pictorial wrappers. First edition of this translation
by the youthful Daumal of this mystery by the American expatriate (Francis)
Grierson. During this period Daumal co-founded the para-Surrealist group Le
Grand Jeu, and its namesake journal. Also, at this time, he had initiated his
critical Sanskrit and metaphysical studies, which would be integral to his major
prose works (ie Mount Analogue). A close to fine example. Exceedingly scarce.
100 uk pounds
Debord,
Guy.
MEMOIRES. Structures Portantes de Asger Jorn.
Paris: Edition Internationale Situationiste, 1959.
21 x 29cm. 64 pp. Lithographic designs in color throughout by Asger Jorn. Sandpaper
wrappers. First edition. The most famous of Situationist collaborations. Debord's
"prefabricated" texts are frameworked within Jorn's psychogeographic
designs. The sandpaper wrappers were meant to damage other books that "Memoires"
might come in contact with. A fine example. Scarce.
1,800 uk pounds
Chirico,
Girogio de.
HEBDOMEROS.
Paris: Editions du Carrefour (Collection Bifur), 1929.
8vo. 252pp. Original wrappers. First edition of the artist's first (and only)
novel. 'Hebdomeros' stands as one of the great works of Surrealist fiction.
One of a 'stated' edition of 2800 copies after the large paper issue. Some minor
foxing to fore end leaves, else a very good example in moderately discolored
dustwrapper with emblematic design by the author/artist.
395 uk pounds
Deharme,
Lise.
LE POT DE MOUSSE.
Paris: Fontaine, 1946.
12mo. 128pp. Original wrappers. First edition. One of 750 copies issued (after 30 examples on velin) of this cheeky prose work by Bretons lady of the glove and Man Rays queen of hearts. Minute blemish at rear wrapper, else a very good+ example.
70 uk pounds
(Deharme,
Lise).
Two vintage photographic portraits of the author.
Circa 1930s & 1950s (respectively).
A. 195 x 245mm. b/w vintage photographic print. Image: a handsomely coutured Deharme, replete with a (truly) nest of a hat.
B. 180 x 240mm. b/w vintage photographic print reproduced by phototype process (Harcourt Studios, Paris) image: an older Deharme, but of course, immaculately done up. An attractive pair of photo-documents after the intrepid doyenne of the para-Surrealist milieu. Both pieces in fine estate. Decidedly scarce.
150 uk pounds
Delluc,
Louis.
CHEZ DE MAX.
Paris: L'Edition (privately printed), 1918.
Small 8vo. 26 B/w images after works by various artists, including Cappiello
& Marty. Original pictorial wrappers. First edition of this early work by the
influential avant-garde filmmaker, novelist and theoretician. Some minor scrappiness
to wrappers, else a very good example.
120 uk pounds
DEVETSIL.
Revolucni Sbornik. Editors: Jaroslav Seifert & Karel Teige.
Prague: Vortel, 1922.
Large 8vo. 202pp. Profusely illustrated in b/w after works by Archipenko, Chagall,
Grosz, Kisling, Leger, Modigliani, Survage, Teige, et. al. Original printed
wrappers with central black circular emblem. First edition of the manifest almanac
of the vanguard revolutionist Czech 'Devetsil' group, as edited by the poet
Seifert and the designer and theorist Teige. Initiated in the Modern Cultural
Union (Prague), 'Devetsil' was ground zero for all Czech artistic and literary
avant-garde activity during the 1920's and early 30's, and was (according to
Teige): "a focus for socialist and revolutionary trends in culture". Text contributions
by Seifert, Teige, Nezval, Honzl, Goll, Biebl, et. al. + a short trilingual
summary (German, French and Russian) of the group's aims as appendix. Some minor
expert repairs and reinforcements to wrappers, else a very good example of this
crucial document. Rare.
1,250 uk pounds
Divoire,
Fernand.
L'HOMME DU MONDE.
Paris: Sagittaire (Les Cahiers Nouveaux 15), 1925.
12mo. 152pp. Frontispiece after a page from the author's manuscript. Printed
wrappers. First edition. One of 327 numbered examples on velin (total edition)
of these poetic and prose pieces. Divoire (together with Louise Lara, Edouard
Autant, et. al.) co-founded the experimental theatrical group (Art et Action)
in 1919, which was heavily influenced by the Italian and Russian Futurist manifestations
thereof. Divoire's epigram for this work reads: 'C'est de la Prose'. Some minor
starting at heel of spine, else a very good and mainly uncut example. Scarce.
115 uk pounds
Dotremont,
Christian & Pierre Alechinsky.
MOI QUI J'AVAIS.
Paris: G. Girard, 1961.
8vo. 36pp. Numerous full and double-page drawings by Alechinsky. Appropriated
wrappers (advert for a chemical) with a pasted-down original lithographed design
in blue + calligraphic title by Alechinsky. First edition of this idiosyncratic
and intriguing post-Cobra collaborative bookwork. The text by Dotremont is illustrated
with monochromatic designs by Alechinsky. One of only 300 numbered examples
(all issued). A fine copy. Scarce.
300 uk pounds
DRAKABYGGET.
Tidskrift for kunst mot atombomber, pavar och politiker. Nos 2-3 & 4-5 (1963-64).
Edited by Jorgen Nash & Jens Jorgen Thorsen.
Copenhagen: Bauhaus Situationiste (self-published), 1963/64.
Four issues (in two vols.) Uniformly, 18 x 24cm. 98 & 96pp., respectively. Each
illustrated after detourned photographs, photo-montages and drawings by various
contributors. Each in pictorial wrappers designed by Henry Heerup (2-3) & Hardy
Strid (4-5). Two double numbers of this primary and most luxurious journal of
the Danish Bauhaus Situationiste movement, which was established in the wake
of the resignations of Jorn and Nash from the ranks of the S.I.. Text and pictorial
contributions from Jorn, Nash, M. Bernstein, W. Haftman, S.K. Langer, Thorsen,
J. de Jong, H. Michaux, Heerup, Strid, et. al. Additionally, issue 2/3 is inscribed
by Nash. Minor wear to wrappers (both numbers), else each in very good estate.
200 uk pounds
Dubuffet, Jean.
L'ART BRUT PREFERE AUX ARTS CULTURELS.
Paris: Galerie Rene Drouin, 1948.
15 x 20 cm. 52 pp. 44 b/w reproductions. Wrappers with a typographic design
by Dubuffet. First edition of this important catalogue of the first exhibition
of Art Brut to take place in Paris. The text-manifesto by Dubuffet is followed
by reproductions of works by Aloyse, Joseph Crepin, Chaissac, Gaston Duf, Paul
End, Gironella, Scottie Wilson, Wolfli, et. al. Small damp stain to the base
of front and back wrappers, else a more than acceptable example of this scarce
document
195 uk pounds
Duchamp,
Marcel.
ROTORELIEFS. 1935/65.
Milan: Galleria Schwarz, 1965.
Set of six card discs (each 20 cm. in diameter) printed (both rectos and versos)
with offset lithographed designs in colors + suspension (wall-hanging) unit
(37.5 x 37.5 x 8.5 cm.): wood box draped in black velvet, supporting (backwise)
a motor, which drives a revolving turntable. Front panel with a brass plate
etched with Duchamp's signature, date and number. Additionally, one disc is
hand-signed by the artist. First issue thus of this famous functional object
multiple by Duchamp. The original edition/version dates from 1935 (a second
following in 1953). The discs offered here are from the remaining 150 sets of
the 1953 edition and designed to be viewed as they rotate at 30/33 rpm. This
is decidedly the most ambitious and deluxe version. All elements in fine estate.
Scarce. Schwarz 294e.
12,000 uk pounds
Duchamp, Marcel.
THE LARGE GLASS AND RELATED WORKS. Vols I & II.
Texts by the artist and Arturo Schwarz.
Milan: Galleria Schwarz, 1967-68.
Vol I: 25 x 42 cm. 300 pp. + XV. Illustrated with nine inset full-page etchings
by Duchamp & 144 facsimiles of notes and studies for "Le Grand Verre".
Original wrappers housed in cloth covered slipcase, which in enclosed in plexiglas
box with a color reproduction of "Le Grand Verre". Edition of 150
numbered examples signed by Duchamp. Vol II: 25 x 42.2 cm. 150 unbound leaves
+ VI. Illustrated with 9 inset full-page etchings ("The Lovers Suite")
by Duchamp. Original wrappers housed in cloth covered slipcase. Edition of 150
numbered examples signed by Duchamp. First edition of this important two-volume
deluxe documentary bookwork and multiple. In part self-documentation by Duchamp.
Inclusive of 18 original full-page etchings by the artist and extensive working
schematics for his monumental and keynote concept work "Le Grand Verre"/"The
Large Glass". Each volume was issued in an edition of 150 signed by Duchamp.
Both are in fine condition in like slipcases with the plexiglas box housing
the initial volume also in fine estate. Scarce.
9,950 uk pounds
Eluard,
Paul.
VEREJNA RUZE. Translation: V. Nezval & B. Vanicek.
Prague: S.V.U., 1936.
8vo. 75 (+4)pp. Four full-page b/w Surrealist collages by Jindrich Styrsky.
Pictorial wrappers (also designed by Styrsky). First Czech edition of this collection
of poems by Eluard, issued at the height of Surrealist activity in Czechoslovakia,
as translated by Nezval and Vanicek. Illustrated with four very evocative collage
images by Styrsky; who also contributed the typographic and cover design for
the volume. Some slight foxing and minor soilage to rear wrapper, else a very
good example of this scarce work.
185 uk pounds
Eluard,
Paul.
LES ANIMAUX ET LEURS HOMMES. LES HOMMES ET LEURS ANIMAUX.
Avec cinq dessins dAndre Lhote.
Paris: Au sans Pareil, Collection de Litterature, 1920.
12mo. 48pp. Five full-page drawings by Andre Lhote. Original wrappers. First
edition of this very early Dada-period cycle of poems by Eluard, as illustrated
by Lhote. One of 550 examples on velin from the total issue of 575. At about
this time, Eluard both formulated the revue Proverbe with Paul Dermee, and
engaged in the manifold activities and scandals of the Literature Group (note
the imprint of the title offered here). An unusually fine copy of this rare
work.
395 uk pounds
Eluard,
Paul & Peret, Benjamin.
152 PROVERBES MIS AU GOUT DU JOUR.
Paris: La Revolution Surrealiste, 1925.
Small 8vo. 32pp. Original wrappers. First edition. One of the preeminent collaborations
of the heroic period of Surrealist activity. Composed of a cycle of automatically
generated proverbs (a la received knowledge) by Eluard and Peret. Preceded by
only 25 'du tete' copies, this is one of the few publications to bear the 'La
Revolution Surrealiste' imprint. A very good+ example. Rare.
395 uk pounds
Eluard,
Paul.
AVENIR DE LA POESIE. Conference a la Comedie des Champs-Elysees
le Samedi 2 Octobre a 16h15. Exposition Internationale Surrealiste,
Paris: 1937. Paris: GLM, 1937. Small 8vo. 20pp. Original wrappers with a pictorial
design by Pablo Picasso. First edition. This text was delivered by Eluard at
the title seminar, which he organized for the International Surrealist Exhibition
of 1937 (Paris). Beyond Eluard's framing contribution, the event consisted of
readings from the poetic works of Apollinaire, Breton, Char, Lautreamont, Peret,
Michaux, Reverdy, et. al. All examples were printed on velin fort, sans any
'du tete' or large paper issue. This is the Surrealist poet Noel Arnaud's copy
and bears his 'stamped' ex-libris as designed by Jacques Herold at the fly-leaf.
Some minor wear to back cover, else a very good+ examples of this elusive document.
300 uk pounds
Eluard,
Paul.
LE PHENIX. Avec dix-huit dessins de Valentine Hugo.
Paris: GLM, 1951. Small 4to 61pp. 17 full-page b/w illustrations by Valentine
Hugo. Original pictorial wrappers (also) designed by Hugo. First edition of
this last collaboration between the poet and artist (Eluard died in 1952). Hugos
designs include Surrealist portraits of both Eluard and his wife. One of 1200
numbered examples on velin blanc from a total issue of 1425. A very good+ copy
of this attractive livre d'artiste. Scarce.
450 uk pounds
Eluard,
Paul & Ernst, Max.
LES MALHEURS DES IMMORTELS. Reveles par Paul Eluard et Max
Ernst.
Paris: Editions de la Revue Fontaine, 1945.
16.6 x 22.3cm. 46pp. 21 full-page collages by Ernst. Original wrappers. Second
edition (preceded by the ultra-rare 1922 issue) of this important Dada-era collaboration.
Composed of poems by Eluard and Ernst's first wood-engraving adapted collages.
This is one of 500 examples on velin rose from a total run of 1800. Some minor
wear, else a very good example in like printed dustwrapper. Uncommon.
275 uk pounds
(Eluard,
Paul)
Penrose, Valentine.
DONS DES FEMININES. Preface de Paul Eluard.
Paris: Librarie 'Les Pas Perdus', 1951.
Small quarto. 68pp. 22 b/w full-page collages + textual & typographic devices
by the author/artist. Original wrappers. First edition of these Surrealist poems
with accompanying narrative collages by Penrose, as prefaced by Eluard. One
of 350 numbered copies, after the 'du tete' of 50 (total issue). Bilingual French
and English text as translated by the author/artist. A fine example of this
engaging livre d'artiste. Scarce.
295 uk pounds
Epstein,
Jean.
L'INTELLIGENCE D'UNE MACHINE.
Paris: Jacques Melot (Collection les Classiques du Cine), 1946.
Small 8vo. 196pp. Original wrappers. First edition of this great theo-critical
work by the pioneering avant-garde filmmaker. This example is a service du presse
copy and inscribed and dated (Fev., 1945) by Epstein. Some typical browning
to wrappers (owing to paper quality), minute paper loss at spine, else a solid
example.
100 uk pounds
(Futurism).
Saint-Point, Valentine de.
MANIFESTO FUTURISTA DELLA LUSSURIA.
Riposta a Giornalisti disonesti che mutilano le frasi per render ridcola
L'Idea .... Parigi, il Gennaio, 1913.
Milano: Direzione del Mouvimento Futurista, 1913.
4to single sheet folded to comprise four printed pages. First issue of Saint-Point's
response to the furor generated by her lectures at the Futurist exhibitions
in Brussels and Paris of 1912. Together with the previous title (noted above),
this is the major statement of her theoretical position; heavily influenced
by Nietzche and Barres. For Saint-Point " ... lust is glorified as the
flower of art and war - the great manifestations of sensuality". A close
to fine example of this rare document.
325 uk pounds
Gomez-Correa, Enrique &
Enrico Donati.
EN PLENO DIA.
Portada e illustraciones de Enrico Donati.
Santiago: Mandragora, 1949.
Small 4to. 52 pp. 10 full-page illustrations by Donati. Original wrappers. First
edition of these poems by the Chilean Surrealist, accompanied by a series of
striking images by Donati. One of 500 copies printed (total edition). Together
with Braulio Arenas, Gomez-Correa established the Chilean Surrealist Mandragora'
group in the 1930's. Throughout the 40's, Donati participated in Surrealist
in exile activities in the U.S.. "I love the painting of Enrico Donati
as I love a night in May" (Andre Breton). A very good+ example of this
scarce Surrealist collaboration.
275 uk pounds
Gegenbach,
Ernest de.
LEXPERIENCE DEMONIAQUE - racontee par Frere Colomban de Jumieges.
Paris: Minuit: 1949.
Small 8vo. 352pp. Original wrappers. First edition (after 30 large paper copies
on velin) of this epic volume by the infamous (sic) defrocked cleric and Surrealist
convert. Later, frustrated in his efforts to reconcile Christian and Surrealist
principles, Gegenbach rejected the latter. Soon thereafter, he would characterize
Breton as The Devil Incarnate. A close to fine example of this uncommon title.
125 uk pounds
Halas,
Frantisek & Styrsky, Jindrich .
THYROS.
Prague: Edice 69 (Styrsky), 1932.
Small 4to. 34pp. Title-page and three full-page textual-images (drawings) by
Styrsky. Original wrappers. First edition of this very rare collaboration between
the author and artist, as published privately by Styrsky's Surrealist-oriented
underground press 'Edice 69'. Composed of an engaging text by Halas and appropriately
erotic Surrealist images by Styrsky. One of only 138 examples issued (all published).
This copy signed by Halas. 'Edice 69' publications are among the most sought
after of the formative period of Surrealism in Czechoslovakia. A close to fine
example.
325 uk pounds
Halas, Frantisek.
TISE.
Prague: Vanoce, 1932.
13.2 x 19.3 cm. 24 pp. Frontispiece, one full-page design in red and typographic
layout by Jindrich Styrsky. Original wrappers (also) with a design by Styrsky.
First edition of these poems by the Czech Surrealist. Halas was a contributor
to Styrsky's "Eroticka Revue" in the early 30's, and his "Thyrsos"
(1932) was issued as vol.3 of Styrsky's private "Edice 69" series
of erotic Surrealist collaborations. Here, Styrsky has contributed two drawings
and an intriguing typographic layout. A very good+ example of this scarce work.
350 uk pounds
Hamoir,
Irene.
BOULEVARD JACQMAIN. Terres et Visages.
Brussels: Editions des Artistes, 1953.
13 x 19cm. 184pp. Printed wrappers. First edition of this novel by the preeminent
Belgian female Surrealist author. Former owners ink name at free-flyleaf, else
a very good+ copy in printed dustwrapper.
70 uk pounds
Hora,
Josef.
LETOPISY PRAZSKE.
Prague: Dyk Alois, 1930.
Large 8vo. 57pp. Six b/w textual illustrations. Original wrappers with pictorial
emblem. First edition of this rather grim work by the vanguard Czech poet and
dramatist. One of 220 numbered examples issued. A very good+ copy. Scarce.
100 uk pounds
Hora, Josef.
BALADA V HNIDI.
Prague: Melantrich (Christmas), 1931.
Small 8vo. 13 (+3)pp. B/w woodcut designs by Vaclav Mouek. Original wrappers.
First edition of this work by the vanguard Czech author. Specially issued for
Christmas (1931). This example signed by both Hora and Mouek. A very good+ copy
of this finely printed item. Scarce.
100 uk pounds.
Hugnet,
Georges.
LE DROIT DE VARECH PAR LE MUET OU LES SECRETS DE LA VIE.
Paris: Editions de la Montagne, 1930.
8vo. 238pp. Original wrappers. First edition of this extremely early Surrealist
bookwork by the author, artist, chronicler, curator and erstwhile bookseller.
Preceded only by 25 du tete copies. A very good+ example. Very scarce.
175 uk pounds
Hugnet, Georges & Seligmann,
Kurt.
UNE ECRITURE LISIBLE.
Paris: XX Siecle, 1938.
Small 4to. 42 pp. 15 full-page illustrations by Seligmann. Original printed
wrappers. First edition. One of 170 numbered examples on "papier fort"
(from a total edition of 255) of this intriguing Surrealist livre d'artiste.
Hugnet's poetic texts are paired with Seligmann's wild figurations, which are
emblematic of his alchemical and (other) mystic interests. A fine example. Scarce.
375 uk pounds
(Hugo,
Valentine).
Anne de Margerie.
VALENTINE HUGO 1887-1968.
Paris: Jacques Demase, 1983.
4to. 143pp. 104 reproductions in b/w and color of works by the artist + documentary
photographs. Pictorial wrappers in color. First edition of the first major monograph
devoted to the works of this important Surrealist artist, illustrator, muse,
etc. A fine example.
75 uk pounds
(Hugo,
Victor).
Guimbaud, Louis.
VICTOR HUGO ET JULIETTE DROUET - dapres les lettres inedites
de Juliette Drouet a Victor Hugo et avec un choix de ces lettres. Dessins inedites
de Victor Hugo, Pradier, Gavarini, et. al.
Paris: Blaizot, 1914.
Large 8vo. 504pp. B/w textual photo-documents (i.e. portraits) + reproductions
of drawings by Hugo, Gavarini, et. al. Original wrappers. First edition of this
scholarly presentation by Guimbard of the essential and revealing correspondence
between Hugo and his mistress Juliette Drouet; constituting a veritable history
of this epic literary love affair. There were also 100 du tete examples issued.
A very good+ copy. Uncommon.
125 uk pounds
Isou, Isidore.
FONDEMENTS POUR LA TRANSFORMATION INTEGRALE DE THEATRE.
Paris: Lourdes, 1953.
8vo. 406 pp. Printed wrappers. First edition of this initial volume (complete
in itself) of this consecutively issued work by the founder of the Lettrist
movement. Devoted solely to the transforming possibilities of a so-called Lettrist
theater. One of 200 numbered examples printed. A fine, mainly unopened copy.
125 uk pounds
(Janco,
Marcel). Aderca,
F. MARTURIA UNEI GENERATII.
Masti de Marcel Iancu (Janco).
Bucharest: S. Ciornei, 1929.
Large 8vo. 372, vii (3)pp. 33 illustrations by Marcel Janco. _ cloth/1/4 marbled
paper over boards. First edition of this keynote Romanian avant-garde overview,
as illustrated by the repatriated Zurich Dadaist Janco. Aderca's text profiles
28 contemporary Romanian artists and writers, while Janco contributes Cubistic
portraits of each. Printed in a stated edition of 3300 copies, this example
is from the unspecified deluxe issue, signed in ink by Aderca at the justification.
Text-portraits of: Barbu, Goga, Han, Petrescu, Ventura, Vinea, et. al. Especially
noteworthy is the inclusion of Ion Vinea, per his collaborations with Janco;
including the livre d'artiste Paradisul Suspinelor' (1930), the pre-Dada revues
Der Ruf' (1912) & Das Symbol' (1915), and upon returning to Romania, the avant-garde
journal Contimporanul' (1922-32); comparable to De Stijl' per aims and contents.
A very good+ example of this high-point document of the most fervent period
of experimental art and literature before WWII. Rare.
650 uk pounds
Jarry, Alfred.
PEINTURES, GRAVURES ET DESSINS.
Presente a Michel Arrive.
Charleville: College de 'Pataphysique, 1968.
20 cm sq. 130 pp. B/w reproductions throughout. Printed wrappers. First edition.
One of 1777 copies printed of the catalogue of the premiere 'Pataphysician's
complete graphic work. Includes all of the illustrations created for his fictions
and dramas. A fine example. Uncommon.
90 uk pounds
Jarry, Alfred.
RESPONSES A DES ENQUETES.
Charleville: College de 'Pataphysique, 1970.
12.5 x 20 cm. 32 pp. Printed wrappers with decorative borders. First edition
(thus) of these texts, including articles originally published in Mercure de
France' & La Plume'. One of 888 copies printed. A fine example.
45 uk pounds
Other Pataphysique items can be found below
Jorn, Asger
& Christian Dotremont + Pierre Alechinsky.
LA CHEVELURE DU CHOSES.
Paris: Galerie Rive Gauche, 1961.
4to. 32 unnumbered pages. 19 offset lithographs by Jorn and Dotremont. Printed
wrappers housed in publishers slipcase. First edition. One of 300 numbered
examples (all published) of this exemplary post-Cobra period collaboration.
A text introduction by Alechinsky is followed by lithographic reproductions
of the title cycle of "word-pictures" executed by Jorn and Dotremont
between 1948 & 53. During the winter of 1951-2, Dotremont spent 3 months in
Silkeborg Sanitarium (suffering from tuberculosis) in the same ward as Jorn.
Here, they worked on a series of "black-humored" word-picture drawings
on the theme of hospital life. Guy Atkins has remarked that "All the drawings
in this book are remarkable for the way that the words and images wander over
and into each other and become inextricable, and for the rough and smudgy self-assurance
of the brush and pen strokes". A fine example in like slipcase.
325 uk pounds
Jorn
(Jorn, Asger).
Katz-Rajchmann, Genia & Asger Oluf Jorgensen (=Jorn).
PIGEN I ILDEN.
Kopenhagen: Fischers Forlag, 1939.
Small 4to. 36 unnumbered pages. 16 illustrations by Jorgensen (Jorn), most of
which are full-page and primarily in linocut with hand-applied colors. Original
pictorial boards designed by the artist. First edition of the first illustrated
book by Jorn, who also translated the poems from the French (Une Fille dans
le Feul'), edited and financed its publication. One of only 150 examples (from
a total edition of 200). Jorn's cycle of images (here) clearly shows a Surrealist
influence, and specifically that of Arp and Miro, per their meticulous abstractions.
Where hand-colored Jorn's designs are extraordinarily and dimensionally vivid.
Title translates as: Young Girl in the Fire' (literally). Minor wear to boards,
else a very good+ example. Extremely rare.
2,300 uk pounds
Jorn, Asger.
GULDHORN OG LYKKEHJUL.
Kopenhagen: Selandia, 1957.
Small 8vo. 105 pp. B/w illustrations throughout. Original wrappers. First edition
of this theoretical work by Jorn, which also includes a French translation of
the text. A fine example. An uncommon work from Jorn's Bauhaus Imagiste period.
230 uk pounds
Jorn, Asger & Jorgen Nash.
STAVRIM SONETTER.
Kopenhagen: Permild & Rosengran, 1960.
Small 4to. 60 pp. Illustrated throughout with lithographic designs by Jorn.
Stiff wrappers with printed label. First edition of this important Situationist-period
collaboration between the two brothers (Jorn and Nash). The poems by the latter
are illustrated with lithographic designs, very much of the same spirit as those
Jorn created for Memoires'. This example signed and dated by Nash. A fine example.
375 uk pounds
Jorn, Asger & Jean Dubuffet.
MUSIQUE PHENOMENALE.
Venice: Galleria del Cavallino, 1961.
Four ten inch 33 rpm recordings (each label hand numbered in ink) in separate
sleeves, each with an original lithographic by Jorn + folded sheet-booklet with
a text in French by Jorn and b/w photos of the artists in studio. Housed in
original cloth covered card box. First issue of this extremely rare soundwork
collaboration. One of only 50 numbered examples issued. Each of the pieces was
composed and performed Dubuffet and Jorn, exclusively. As a discographic note:
the initial two discs are printed with the remark edite par les auteurs eux-memes'.
All discs fine in like original lithographic sleeves and very good+ box. Arguably,
the scarcest post-1960 artists' recording.
2,500 uk pounds
Jorn, Asger.
HELD OG HASARD. Dolk og Guitar.
Aarhus: Institute Scandinave de Vandelisme Compare, 1963.
8vo. 176pp. Illustrations by Jorn throughout. Original wrappers. Second issue
of this keynote Bauhaus-Situationist laboratory work (originally published in
1952 in an edition of 109 examples). Constitutes the third report of 'The Institute'.
A close to fine example of this important document. Scarce.
160 uk pounds
Jorn, Asger.
DE LA METHODE DE TRIOLECTIQUE DANS LES APPLICATIONS EN SITUOLOGIE GENERALE.
Aarhus: Institut Scandinave de Vandalisme Compare, 1964.
12mo. 11 pp. Printed wrappers. First edition of this meditative, pointed critique
of Sauvagerie, Barbarie, Civilisation. Later collected in Jorns epic Corpus
des signes graves sur les eglises des departments de IEure et du Calvados.
A close to fine example of this scarce document.
145 uk pounds
Jorn, Asger.
TING OG POLIS. Koplementairteten Mellem Sandhedskrav og Retskrav
i Vesturopaiesk Kultur.
Aarhus: Institute Scandinave de Vandalisme Compare, 1964.
8vo. 206pp. B/w illustrations by Jorn. Printed wrappers. First edition of this
extensive socio-cultural critique by Jorn. Issued as 'Meddeleise No.4' by the
Institute. A close to fine example of this scarce document.
125 uk pounds
Jorn, Asger
& Noel Arnaud.
LA LANGUE VERTE ET LA CUITE.
Paris: Pauvert, 1968. 4to. 343pp. Photographic and collage illustrations throughout.
Cloth. First edition of this voluminous critique in text and accompanying embellished
photograph, which consists of depictions of 'the tongue' from the sculptural
works of antiquity. A close to fine example in dustwrapper with some minor repairs,
else very good. Increasingly scarce.
195 uk pounds
Jorn, Asger & Wallase Ting.
LA FLUTE DE JADE/JADE FLOTEN/THE JADE FLUTE.
St. Gallen: Erker-Verlag, 1970.
20 x 23 cm. 80pp. 49 full-page calligraphic drawings by Jorn. Original wrappers
printed in facsimile of Jorn's calligraphy. First edition of this tri-lingual
consolidation of calligraphic texts and drawings by Jorn (in Danish) and Wallase
Ting (in pidgin' English). Jorn's works were created in 1940 and Ting's in
1967. A near fine example. Scarce.
120 uk pounds
(Jorn, Asger).
R.A. AUGUSTINCI PRESENTE TRENTE ET UNE PEINTURES DE ASGER
JORN. Texts by Yvon Taillandier, Jacques Prevert & Rene Bertele.
Paris: Galerie Rive Gauche, 1960.
21cm. sq. 66pp. 50 b/w reproductions. Wrappers. First edition of this Situationist-period
catalogue of works by Jorn. The texts by Prevert (two) date from 1957-58. Some
minor rubbing to spine, else a very good example. Uncommon.
45 uk pounds
(Jorn, Asger)
Weimarck, Ann-Charlotte.
NORISK ANARKISM. Asger Jorn och Projektet 10,000 ars Nordisk
Folkkonst.
Kristianstad: Kalejdoskop Forlag, 1980.
Small 4to 104pp. Profusely illustrated after works by Jorn, including the signature
detourned tongue photo-based images. Pictorial wrappers. First edition of
this critical work, detailing Jorns title project, which Weimarck contextualizes
within an Anarchist/Collectivist legacy. This example inscribed and dated by
the author. A close to fine copy.
50 uk pounds
Fritz Lang
Lang, Fritz.
Original photographic still on postcard from the filmmaker's
Metropolis (1926).
Berlin: Verlag Ross, 1926.
7.5 x 12.5 cm. Original photographic duotone print with wide margins. Internegative
copyright registration (Fritz Lang), identification of publisher and star (Brigette
Helm). Underscored in margin: "Metropolis". Single card from a series
produced in the year of release of Lang's classic futuristic Expressionist film.
A striking and ominous image of Brigette Helm surrounded by uniformed frightened
children against a shadowy backdrop. Recto unprinted. Pristine condition. Scarce.
Unused.
125 uk pounds
Lasker-Schuler,
Else.
DER WUNDERABINER VON BARCELONA.
Berlin: Cassirer, 1921.
8vo. 38pp. Half-title with a line drawing by Lasker-Schuler. Printed cloth.
First edition of this mid-period collection of poems by the author-artist. Lasker-Schuler
was certainly the most inspired and innovative German-Jewish female poet of
her generation. The so-called Black Swan (a tri-part moniker, encompassing
her work, manner of living, as well as image) of the Expressionist milieu. Some
minor wear to covers else a very good+ example. Scarce.
150 uk pounds
Laure (pseudonym
of Colette Peignot).
SCHRIFTEN. Edited and translated from the French by Bernd
Mattheus. Notes by Georges Bataille and Marcel More.
Munchen: Verlag Matthes & Seitz, 1980.
12.5 x 20cm. 252pp. B/w photo-documentation. Photographic wrappers (a portrait
of the author). First German language edition of these collected prose and poetic
texts by the author. Laure was a veritable polemic lightening rod within the
context of the Bataille/Michel Leiris "College de Sociologie" milieu
until her tragic death (of tuberculosis) at the age of 35 in 1938. Subsequently
her first book "Le Sacre" was issued under the stewardship of Bataille
and Leiris. A fine example.
65 uk pounds
Lautreamont,
Comte de (pseudonym of Isidore Ducasse) & Jean Dewasne (illustrator).
PREFACE A UN LIVRE FUTUR.
Paris: Denise Rene, 1949.
27.5 x 30cm publishers printed card box content of unbound signatures, comprising
65pp., including 16 full-page original lithographs printed in colors by Dewasne.
First issue of this uncommon and attractive livre d'artiste. One of 100 numbered
examples signed by the artist, editor and printer at the justification. Dewasnes
abstract forms explore the pre-Surrealist Lautreamonts incomparable aphoristic
attacks upon societal norms and his late 19th Century contemporaries. All elements
in fine estate in publishers box with some minor wear.
365 uk pounds
Lecomte,
Marcel.
LA SERVANTE AU MIROIR. Dessins de Leon Spilliaert.
Brussels: Editions des Artistes, 1941. 8vo. 69pp. B/w textual images by Leon
Spilliaert. Original wrappers. First edition of this poetic work by the pioneering
Belgian Surrealist, as illustrated by his cohort Spilliaert. In the mid 1920s
Lecomte (together with Camille Goemans and Paul Nouge) formulated the Surrealist
revue Correspondence, which (for a time) countered the more Dada-oriented
Magritte/Mesens Oesphage group. One of only numbered examples on velin mat
issued (total edition). A fine copy of this very scarce wartime bookwork.
150 uk pounds
Leiris,
Michel.
CONTACTS DE CIVILISATION EN MARTINIQUE ET EN GUADELOUPE.
Paris: NRF/UNESCO, collection Race et Societe, 1955.
8vo. 192pp. Original wrappers. First edition of this profound monograph by Leiris.
As an envoi to UNESCO, he followed upon his long-lived socio-anthropological
interests, which he initially undertook simultaneously with the establishment
(together with Bataille, et. al.) of the post-Surrealist College de Sociologie.
There is no du tete or large paper example noted per this title. A close to
fine copy. Scarce.
100 uk pounds
Lemaitre,
Maurice.
BILAN LETTRISTE.
Paris: Richard Masse, 1955.
Small 8vo. 160 pp. 115 typo-pictorial "notations". Original card wrappers.
First edition thus of this important bookwork by Lemaitre. Substantial additional
material has been added to this so-called "second version" of 1952's
"Sisteme de Notation pour les Letries", the distribution of which
was suspended owing to the publisher's financial woes. A primary example of
Lettrist Hypergraphic notation issued at the height of the group's influence.
A close to fine copy. Scarce.
180 uk pounds
Lemaitre, Maurice.
QU'EST CE QUE LE LETTRISME? ET LE MOUVEMENT ISOUIEN.
Paris: Fischbacher, 1954.
Small 8vo. 158 pp. Typo-photographic wrappers. First edition of this theoretical
work in support of Lettrist principles and in denial of the common characterization
of the group as being dominated by Isou. A fine example. Scarce. 140 uk pounds
Marien, Marcel. A group of four publications from the Surrealist author and
artist's self-published "Le Fait Accompli" series. Brussels: Les Levres
Nues, 1968-73. Four uniform 22.5 x 27.5 cm sheets folded to comprise 8 printed
pages per. (Including covers). Four text works by the Belgian Surrealist, as
follows: "La Paraclet Noir/Vert" (one of 130 numbered copies/no. 8
in the series), "Je-ne-sais-quoi" (one of 430 numbered copies, no.
32 in the series), "Un Coupe-Papier de Tolede" (one of 430 numbered
copies, no. 42 in the series) & "Le Systeme D" (one of 430 numbered
copies, no. 77 in the series). All are in fine condition.
150 uk pounds
Lemaitre, Maurice.
POEMES ET MUSIQUE LETTRISTES.
Paris: Centre de Creativite, 1971.
Three 12" 33rpm recordings + four page text-score in original sleeve. First
and only issue of this monumental soundwork by the co-founder of the Lettrist
group. All discs in fine estate in like sleeve. Scarce.
250 uk pounds
Lemaitre,
Maurice.
LE DANSE ET LE MIME CISELANTS.
Paris: Jean Grassin, 1960.
Small 8vo. 64pp. 3 b/w diagrammatic images. Original wrappers. First edition
of this discursive work, detailing proposed Lettrist performance projects. Includes
supplemental texts by Lemaitre's compatriot Isidore Isou. A close to fine example.
Scarce.
70 uk pounds
Lemaitre,
Maurice.
JOUNAL D'UN DRAGUEUR OU L'AMOUR.
Paris: Le Terrain Vague, 1960.
8vo. 201pp. Original wrappers. First edition of this text work by the pioneering
co-founder (with Isidore Isou) of the Lettrist group. Issued in an 'unstated'
(though undoubtedly small) number of copies, sans any 'du tete' or large paper
issue. A fine, primarily unopened example. Uncommon.
75 uk pounds
Lemaitre,
Maurice
LE TEMPS DES ASSIS.
Paris: Jean Grassin, 1963. Small 8vo. 104pp. Original wrappers. First edition
of this uncommon text work by the Lettrist author, artist and agitator. One
of a 'stated' edition of 1000 copies. A close to fine example.
70 uk pounds
Lemaitre,
Maurice.
LE LETTRISME DANS LE ROMAN ET LES ARTS PLASTIQUES. Devant
le pop-art et le bande dessine.
Paris: Centre de Creativite, 1970.
15 x 19cm. 46pp. Original wrappers. First separate edition of this intermedial
investigation by Lemaitre. One of 1050 examples issued. A fine copy. Uncommon.
50 uk pounds
Lemaitre,
Maurice.
LES EXISTENTIALISTES. Roman a Faire. Issued as Lettrisme
no. 25-26.
Paris: Centre de Creativite/Editions Lettristes, Sept. - Oct. , 1971.
29.7 x 30.4cm. Unpaginated (approx. 240pp.). Original wrappers with a design
in colors by the author. First edition of this engaging hypergraphic novel by
Lemaitre. Laid into this example are two promotional leaflets for this title
and two period photo-copies of a related exchange of letters between the author
an Maurice Rapin. One of an unstated unnumbered issue, after the du-tete of
30+ deluxe copies. A fine example. Scarce.
70 uk pounds
(Magritte,
Rene).
Gomez-Correa, Enrique.
EL ESPECTRO DE RENE MAGRITTE.
Santiago: Ediciones Mandragora, 1948.
Small 4to 40pp. B/w full-page images after works by Magritte. Pictorial wrappers
after Magritte. First edition of this rare monographic work by Gomez-Correa.
In the mid-30 she co-founded the Chilean Surrealist "Mandragora" group (together
with Braulio Arenas and Jorge Caceres). One of only 500 examples issued (total
edition). Some minimal sunning at spine, else a very good+ example.
275 uk pounds
(Magritte,
Rene).
LA CARTE DAPRES NATURE. No. 8. Edited by Rene Magritte.
Brussels: self-published, Jan. 1955.
10.9 x 15cm. 8pp. B/w textual images. Original stapled wrappers. Single number
(of 10 issued) of this ephemeral post-War Surrealist journal, as edited and
published by Rene Magritte. Testual and pictorial contributions by Achille Chavee,
Paul Colinet, Marcel Lecomte, Magritte, E.L.T. Mesens, Marcel Piqueray, Louis
Scutenaire, et. al. Some minor wear to wrappers, else a very good example. Scarce.
130 uk pounds
Malevich,
Kazimir.
OT CUBIZMA I FUTURIZMA K SUPREMATIZMU. Novyi Zhivopisnyi realizm.
Moscow: self-published, 1916.
12.8 x 18 cm. 31 (+3)pp. Two inserted letterpress plates (black circle on gray
square & black square on gray square) by Malevich. Original stapled yellow-hued
wrappers printed with title and black square design by the author/artist. The
stated third edition (revised, enlarged and illustrated) after the first issue
of 1915 of this landmark theoretical work, which contains the inaugural imprint
of Malevichs Suprematist square. The aforementioned first issue had been
published by Edition Crane (Zhurvi) in St. Petersburg in the preceding months
(Dec., 1915) in two identical versions sans illustrations, and upon the occasion
of the Zero-ten exhibition in Petrograd. Here, Malevichs Black Square was
publicly displayed for the first time. Again, there are marked differences between
this stated third edition, and that of the first; as to the formers inserted
images, manner of printing and number of copies (see Karshan 24, p. 119 for
a reliable reference to the description of the item offered here). Some minor
wear to wrappers, else a very good example of this historic work.
3,500 uk pounds
Malevich,
Kazimir.
OT SEZANNA DO SUPREMATIZMA. Kriticeskii ocerk.
Moscow: I.O.I.I. Narkomprosa, 1920.
11.1 x 17.4 cm. 16pp. Original stapled gray wrappers printed in black. First
edition thus (as edited by Narkomprosa: the Peoples Committee for Public Information)
of this concise version of Malevichs On New Systems in Art (1919). A critical
survey of the development of modern art, with an emphasis upon Cezannes influence
over the rise of Cubism. Some minor external soilage, booksellers stamp at
rear wrapper, else a very good example of this important work. Rare.
675 uk pounds
(Man Ray).
Martano, Guilano.
MAN RAY CLIN D'OEIL.
Torino: Galleria il Fauno & Galleria Martano, 1971.
19.5 x 24.3cm. 32pp. B/w photographic reproductions throughout. Original boards
with pasted-on title label. First edition of this monograph, devoted to Man
Ray's famous sculptural assemblage "Objet a detruire" (1923-1933)
created in response to the artists turbulent relationship with Lee Miller.
Published on the occasion of Martanos issuing of the work as a multiple (re-titled
"Perpetual Motif"). A close to fine example. Uncommon.
65 uk pounds
Mansour,
Joyce.
LES
GISANTS SATISFAITS.
Paris: Pauvert, 1958.
8vo. 240pp. Textual illustrations in b/w by Max Walter Svanberg. Wrappers with
a pictorial design by Svanberg. First trade edition of this remarkable Surrealist
narrative. Mansour was arguably the most important female proponent of the movement's
aims after WWII. Les Gisants Satisfaits is nothing less than a post-modern melding
of eroticism (in extremis) and Feminist discourse. Svanberg's images more than
complement the complex alchemy of Mansour's text. Laid into this example is
the rare pre-publication prospectus (1pp., 22.5 x 30cm), inclusive of four striking
photo-portraits of Mansour framed by poetic text; recto with elogious reviews
from fellow Surrealists, including Andre Breton. Both pieces in very good+ condition.
85 uk pounds
Mansour,
Joyce.
CARRE
BLANC.
Paris: Le Soleil Noir, 1965.
13 x 18cm. 114pp. + an original b/w lithograph signed and numbered by Mansour
(laid-in). Pictorial wrappers with a design in colors by Pierre Alechinsky.
First edition of these poems by Mansour. One of 250 examples, inclusive of an
intriguing signed and numbered original graphic by the author/artist. A close
to fine example in like publishers card slipcase with pasted-on printed label.
Scarce.
140 uk pounds
Mansour,
Joyce.
LE BLEU DES FONDS.
Paris: Les Soleil Noir, 1968.
Small 8vo. 88pp. B/w offset textual illustrations by Pierre Alechinsky. Pictorial
wrappers designed by Alechinsky. First trade issue of this frenetic Surrealist
work by Mansour. The abstract designed by Alechinsky at once undermine and add
a subjective edge to the proceedings. A close to fine example.
50 uk pounds
Marien,
Marcel.
L'IMITATION DE CINEMA.
Antwerp: Max Pisti Editions, 1991.
Video. B/w. Sound. 36 min. PAL/VHS. Signed and numbered by the filmmaker. Boxed.
First issue of this video edition of the Belgian Surrealist author, artist and
publisher's scandalous experimental film of 1960. At once hilarious, blatantly
erotic, and a strident attack upon the Catholic church (a long-lived favorite
target of the Surrealists). "L'Imitation" was subject to counter-attacks
from the press and interdiction by the French government at the time of its
release. Perhaps, the last great film of the Surrealist epoch. Sound score by
the poet Andre Souris. One of only 200 examples signed and numbered by Marien.
As new.
140 uk pounds
(May, '68).
L'ENRAGE. No's 1-5 7,
8, 10-12 (of 12 published). Directeur: Jean-Jacque Pauvert.
Paris: Pauvert, May-Nov., 1968.
10 separate numbers. Uniformly 23.5 x 31 cm. 8-12 pp. per. Composed of satirical
cartoon commentaries by various contributors. Tabloid format. A significant
run of this now famous journal, published during the student rebellion in Paris
and much reflective of its impact. Contributions by Sine, Roland Topor, Gil
Wolinski, et. al. 'L'Enrage' was particularly popular among the activist student
community itself. All issues in very good+ estate. Uncommon.
150 uk pounds
(May '68).
Vienet, Rene.
ENRAGE ET SITUATIONNISTES DANS LE MOUVEMENT DES OCCUPATIONS.
Paris: Gallimard, 1968.
8vo. 316pp. Profusely illustrated throughout after b/w photo-documents, text-pieces
and detourned comics. Printed wrappers. This scarce first edition of this insider's
account of the efforts of the 'Enrage' and Situationist groups during the revolutionary
events of May, '68 (Paris). Replete with numerous reproductions of tracts, wall
graffiti, telegrams, photos and detourned comics. A close to fine example of
this excellent resource document.
50 uk pounds
Menard,
Louis.
ABANDONE.
Charleville: College de 'Pataphysique, 1961. 5 x 6". 40 pp. Printed wrappers.
First edition thus. One of 777 numbered copies printed of this prose work by
the 19th Century pataphysical precursor. A close to fine example. 50 pounds
Miro, Joan. TRACE SUR L'EAU. Suite d'Aquarelles. Paris: Maeght, 1963. 29 x 35.5
cm. 35 unnumbered leaves. 14 mounted reproductions of watercolors on 'onion
skin du marais'. Wrappers with an original lithograph in colors by the artist.
First edition of this bookwork by Miro. One of 900 examples on papier J. Annonay
(from a total edition of 1000). Composed of exceptional facsimile reproductions
of the title cycle of watercolors. Striking original lithograph as cover design
by Miro. A fine example. Uncommon.
200 uk pound
Nash,
Jorgen.
LEVE LIVET. Med Tegninger af Asger Jorn.
Copenhagen: Thaning & Appe Forlag, 1948.
8vo. 45pp. 11 textual illustrations in b/w by Jorn. Printed wrappers with a
pictorial design by Jorn. First edition. This copy signed by Nash. Composed
of poems by the author as illustrated by his brother (Jorn). An outstanding
Cobra period document. The designs by Jorn represent the best of his Cobra work.
A close to fine example. Scarce.
160 uk pounds
Nash, Jorgen.
GALGENFUGLEN. Et Romaneksperiment.
Copenhagen: Thaning, 1949.
8vo. 188pp. Original wrappers. First edition of this rare Cobra-period experimental
prose work by the author. Nashs numerous collaborations with his brother (Asger
Jorn) and decades-long Bauhaus Situationiste activities have been much chronicled,
and place him at the forefront of the post-WWII Danish avant-garde. One of only
150 numbered examples. This copy inscribed by Nash. A close to fine and partly
unopened copy.
185 uk pounds
Nash, Jorgen & J.V. Martin.
HANEGAL.
Paris: Edition Internationale Situationniste, 1961.
Small 4to. 33 pp. Illustrated throughout in b/w and color with original lithographs
and various other designs by Martin. Pictorial paper over boards with a design
by Martin. Enclosed in a slipcase with the title stenciled in white (on black)
and with an overlay of small-gauge chicken wire. First edition. One of 750 numbered
examples (total edition) signed by Nash and Martin. A striking collaborative
work by the poet (Nash) and illustrator (Martin). Both were major actors in
the Situationist movement at the time of this publication and the hard-edged
polemic of the work underscores this. A fine example. Rare.
1,450 uk pounds
Nash, Jorgen.
DET NATURLIGE SMIL. Digte og Decollage 1960-1964.
Copenhagen: Gyldendaske Boghandel/Nordisk Forlag, 1965.
8vo. 80pp. Profusely illustrated after typo-pictorial collages by Nash. Pictorial
wrappers. First edition of this uncommon compendium of poetic and theoretical
texts and collages created by the Danish Situationist activist during the course
of 1960-1964. A close to fine example of this engaging work.
100 uk pounds
Naum,
Gellu.
MEDIUM.
Bucarest: Editura Moderna, 1945.
8vo. 190pp. Five mounted plates after works by Victor Brauner, Max Ernst, et.
al. Original wrappers. First edition of this prose work by Naum; one of the
principal architects of Surrealist activity in Romania, and the avant-garde
revues 'Unu' & 'Alge'. One of 500 numbered copies issued (total edition). This
example signed by the author at the half-title. "Naum retrouve les options radicales
du Surrealisme, en mettant l'accent non seulement sur le Merveilleux mais aussi
sur le Miraculeux' (Birot & Passerson p. 298, on 'Medium'). Minor wear to wrappers,
else a very good example of this extremely rare work.
375 uk pounds
Naum, Gellu,
Paun, Paul & Virgil Teodorescu.
CRITICA MIZERIEI.
Bucharest: Colectia Suprarealista, 1945.
8vo. 15pp. One full-page collage as frontispiece by Nadine Krainik. Original
wrappers. First edition of this rare collective manifest, co-authored by the
primary agent-provocateurs of the Surrealist group in Romania. A telling immediate
post-WWII critique. Nadine Krainik (who provides a striking frontispiece collage)
was one of the few female participants in group activity in Romania. A very
good+ example of this noteworthy document.
300 uk pounds
Neumann,
Stanislav K.
POLITICKA EPISODA.
Prague: Psano v Lednu-Breznu, 1911.
8vo. 86pp. Original wrappers. First edition of this early polemic work by the
vanguard Czech militant. Minor paper loss at spine, else a very good example
of this scarce title.
125 uk pounds
Neumann,
Stanislav K.
AT ZIJE. ZIVOT!
Prague: Nakladetal/Borovy, 1920.
8vo. 247pp. 14 line-drawings by Josef Capek. Original wrappers. First edition
of this work by Neumann, as illustrated by Josef Capek; brother of the writer
Karl, one of the most influential proponents of Expressionism in Czechoslovakia,
and author of detective stories. Minimal paper loss at spine, else a solid example.
Scarce.
100 uk pounds
Neumann,
Stanislav K.
EROTIKY.
Prague: Nakladetal, 1922. 8vo. 85pp. (+ adverts). Original wrappers. First edition
of this bluntly titled anthology of poems by the foremost promoter of Cubism
in Czechoslovakia. The poems date from 1895-1914. This copy signed by Neumann.
Minor bumping to wrappers, else a very good and partly unopened example. Scarce.
150 uk pounds
Neumann,
Stanislav K.
RUDE ZPEY.
Prague: Nakladetal, 1923.
8vo. 68pp. Original printed wrappers with pictorial emblem. First edition of
this poetic work by the Czech polemicist and founder of the avant-garde journal
'Cerven' (1918-1921). This copy signed by Neumann. A fine, partly unopened example.
Rare thus. 150 uk pounds
Nezval,
Viteslav.
FALESNY MARIAS.
Prague: Odeon, 1925.
13.9 x 19.7 cm. 58(6) pp. Collage wrappers designed by Jindrich Styrsky & Toyen
(tarot serpent). First edition of these experimental poems by the author, artist
and Devetsil and (later) Czech Surrealist group co-founder. The cover designed
by Styrsky & Toyen represents a very early collaboration by these artists who
would later become two of the primary proponents of Surrealist activity in Czechoslovakia
throughout the 1930's. Title translates as: Faked Marriage'. Minor evidence
of repairs to wrappers (not marring the image), else a very good+ example. Uncommon.
250 uk pounds
Nezval,
Vitezslav & Teige, Karel.
ABECEDA. Tanecni Komposice Milci Mayerova (Milia Mayerova).
Prague: J. Otto, 1926.
Small 4to. 57pp. Typographic design and 25 full-page b/w photomontages by Karel
Teige (incorporating photographs by K. Raspa). Original wrappers (also) designed
by Teige. First edition of the famous and (arguably) most innovative livre d'artiste
of the Czech avant-garde between the wars. Composed of poems by Nezval (original
published in 'Pantomime', 1924), accompanied by stunning photomontages by Teige,
which incorporate framed images of the dancer Milia Mayerova performing her
choreographed 'alphabet' (a to zed) action-poem, which she debuted on the occasion
of the 'Nezval evening' at the Liberated Theatre (April 14, 1926). Nezval's
preface underscores the subtext of what has in some circles become a post-Constructivist
icon of Eastern European book production: "In 1922, during the survey of meaning
in modern poetry, when the factions defending or rejecting the so-called 'proletarian
poetry' opposed one another, and when it seemed possible to give poetry a new
life through new content, I attempted to react to the ideological concepts by
rejecting all themes in favor of a spiritual exercise in which poetry is the
most subjectless of objects: 'a letter'". This example inscribed by Mayerova
at the half-title. A fine copy of one of the most imaginative artists' books
of the 20th Century.
2,000 uk pounds
Nezval,
Vitezslav & Styrsky, Jindrich.
ZIDOVSKY HRBITOV.
Prague: Odeon, 1928.
24.5 x 30.4cm. 31 (+ 6)pp. Six original full-page lithographs by Jindrich Styrsky.
Design and typography by Karel Teige. Original wrappers. First edition of this
superior collaborative work. Composed of Nezval's epic title poem and six superbly
evocative original lithographs by Styrsky, which prefigure his Surrealist efforts
of the 1930's, and underscore the 'Artificialist' credo: 'Artificialism is the
assimilation of the painter and the poet' (Styrsky/Toyen, 1926). Title translates
as 'The Jewish Cemetery". Typically, Teige's typography is excellent. One of
220 numbered examples (total issue). This copy signed by Nezval. Minor ink bleed
through onto free-flyleaf from front wrapper, else a very good example of this
exceptional and historic work.
1,300 uk pounds
Nezval,
Vitezslav.
KRONIKA. Konce Tisicilet.
Prague: Sfinx, 1929.
8vo. 236pp. Title page design by Teige. Original cloth with emblematic pictorial
design by Jindrich Styrsky. First edition of this experimental novel by the
influential 'Devetsil' author, replete with typography by Teige, and an excellent
cover design by Styrsky. Slight starting, else a very good example of this scarce
title.
150 uk pounds
Nezval, Viteslav.
JAN VE SMUTKU.
Prague: Sphinx, 1930.
15 x 21.5 cm. 104 pp. Wrappers with a typo-pictorial design by Jindrich Styrsky.
First edition of this Surrealist-period work by Nezval, as edited by the Devetsil
poet and polemicist Konstantin Biebl. Styrsky's cover design is typographically
Constructivist in character and quite striking. A very good+ example. Uncommon.
250 uk pounds
Nouge,
Paul.
LA CONFERENCE DE CHARLEROI.
Brussels: Le Miroir Infidele, 1946.
11 x 15.4 cm. 76 pp. Printed wrappers. First published edition of the text of
Nouge's title speech, as delivered on Jan. 20, 1929 (in Charleroi). Content
of the first thorough exploration (an attempt to insinuate) of music within
the Surrealist context. Together with Goemans, Magritte, Mesens, et. al., Nouge
co-founded the Belgian Surrealist group. While Breton was infamous for his disregard
of music (but for Brahms), the Belgians love their Jazz! A very good+ example
of this scarce counterpoint piece.
185 uk pounds
(Oelze,
Richard).
Schmied, Wieland.
RICHARD OELZE. 1900-1980. Gemalde und Zeichnungen.
Berlin: Akademie der Kunst, 1987. 22 x 28cm. 280pp. Profusely illustrated in
b/w and color after works by the artist. Pictorial wrappers. First edition.
The extensive monograph produced for the title retrospective. Oelze's work bridged
the New Realism of the 1930's and Surrealism. Includes an illustrated catalogue
raisonne, biography and bibliography. A fine copy.
85 uk pounds
Oppenheim,
Meret.
MAN KONNTE SAGEN, ETWAS STIMME NICHT.
Koln: S. Press, 1986.
Maxi-cassette (20min.) with printed insert. Second issue of these poetic readings
by the artist and sculptor. As new.
30 uk pounds
(Oppenheim,
Meret).
MERET OPPENHEIM. Text by Marcel Jean.
Rome: La Medusa.
Small 4to. 12pp. Four full-page photos of sculptural objects by the artist.
Printed wrappers. An uncommon catalogue of post-Surrealist sculptural pieces
by Oppenheim. Also noteworthy for the insightful text by Jean. Fine condition.
25 uk pounds
Pastoreau,
Henri.
ALS from the Surrealist poet & editor to Georges Hugnet.
Sent from an undesignated army post: Jan. 23, 1940. Single sheet folded to comprise
4 pp. A substantial letter from the Surrealist to Hugnet. Consisting of Pastoreau's
views of (specifically) the nature of poetic activity and life in the army.
Excellent condition.
80 uk pounds
Penrose,
Valentine.
POEMES. Premier cahier de habitude
de la poesie.
Paris: G.L.M., 1937.
10 x 15 cm. 20 pp. Stapled printed wrappers. First edition of these poems by
the Surrealist author and artist. Her third book. Slight closed tear at heel
of rear wrapper, else a very good+ example, which is mainly unopened. Scarce.
105 uk pounds
Peret,
Benjamin.
IL ETAIT UNE BOULANGERE.
Paris: Sagittaire, 1925.
12mo. 80pp. Original wrappers. First edition of this early collection of Surrealist
poems by Peret. One of 750 numbered examples on velin du Rives (beyond, 50 on
japon). A very good+ example of this scarce title.
150 uk pounds
Peret, Benjamin.
ET LES SEINS MOURAIENT. Edition ornee d'un frontispice de
Miro.
Marseille: les Cahiers du Sud, 1929.
12mo. 112pp. B/w frontispiece design by Joan Miro. Original wrappers. First
edition of this Surrealist work by the poet. One of 400 numbered examples on
alfa (beyond 12 'du tete' on velin Lafuma, and a handful of service du presse
copies). One of the most elusive Peret titles of the 1920's. A very good+ example.
300 uk pounds
Peret, Benjamin.
DERNIER MALHEUR, DERNIERE CHANCE.
Paris: Fontaine, 1946.
12mo. 40pp. Stiff, pictorial wrappers. First edition of this virulent poetic
statement by Peret. Issued in immediate aftermath of his wartime exile in Mexico.
One of 750 numbered examples on velin from the total issue of 775. A fine copy
of this demure and very uncommon title.
150 uk pounds
Peret, Benjamin.
MAIN FORTE. Au 125 du Boulevard Saint-Germain. Il etait une
Boulangerie. Et les Seins Mouraient. L'amour des Heures. La Haine au Poivre.
La derniere nuit du Condame a mort. Corps a Corps. La Maladie no. 9. Illustrations
de Victor Brauner.
Paris: Fontaine, 1946.
Small 4to. 130pp. Nine full-page b/w compositions by Brauner. Original wrappers.
First edition thus of these collected poetic cycles + new pieces by the long-time
Surrealist provocateur, as illustrated by the pioneering Romanian Surrealist
Brauner. One of 750 numbered examples on velin (from a total issue of 955).
Brauner's totemic figurations heighten the black humored militancy of Peret's
automatism. Minor paper loss at heel of spine, else a very good and solid example.
Increasingly scarce.
140 uk pounds
(Peret,
Benjamin).
LIVRE DE CHILAM BALAM DE CHUMAYEL. Traduit et presente par
Benjamin Peret.
Paris: Denoel, 1955.
8vo. 230pp. 12 b/w photo-documents. Pictorial wrappers. First edition of the
Surrealist Perets exacting translation of the great Mayan sacred text. Unqualified
evidence of his decades long researches toward the antecedents of contemporary
Hispanic cultural symbol. A close to fine example. Scarce.
135 uk pounds
(Peret,
Benjamin).
DE LA PART DE PERET. Texts: Jean-Louis Bedouin, Vincent Bounoure,
Jean Schuster, et. al.
Paris: Association des Amis de Benjamin Peret (privately printed), 1963.
8vo. 32pp. Original wrappers. First edition of this collective Surrealist publication.
Issued in response to an article by Geroges Hugnet, which the authors took as
an insult to the memory of Peret. This first publication of the Association.
A fine example in like dustwrapper with pasted-down title label. Very uncommon.
125 uk pounds
(Peret,
Benjamin).
Courtot, Claude.
INTRODUCTION A LA LECTURE DE BENJAMIN PERET. Frontispice de
Toyen.
Paris: Le Terrain Vague, 1965.
Tall 8vo. 191pp. Frontispiece Surrealist portrait of Peret by Toyen. B/w textual
photo-documents. Stiff, printed wrappers. First edition of Courtot's great and
highly detailed study of Peret's poetic and scholarly pursuits, as well as his
activism and personal struggles. There were 75 "du tete" copies issued. Especially
noteworthy toward any in-depth view of the Surrealists wartime stay in Mexico.
A fine, mainly unopened example. Scarce.
65 uk pounds
Pomerand,
Gabriel.
LES PUERILS.
Paris: Laffont, 1956.
8vo. 247 pp. Printed wrapper. First edition of this experimental picaresque
novel by the Lettrist author, artist and filmmaker. This example humorously
inscribed by Pomerand. Text browned, else a very good+ example. Scarce.
130 uk pounds
Prassinos,
Gisele.
CALAMITES DES ORIGINES. Avec 6 dessins par Jean-Mario Prassinos.
Paris: GLM, 1937.
14 x 20.3cm. unbound signatures, comprising 34pp. Six full-page b/w illustrations
by Jean-Mario Prassinos, each housed in individual card folder, and the whole
within publishers card folder. First edition of this engaging and rare prose
work by Prassinos (then 17). Appropriately accompanied by a series of six pictorial
designs by her brother. One of only 125 examples sur roto vert (+ 20 sur
arches) printed. All elements in fine estate in like folder.
215 uk pounds
Prassinos,
Gisele.
FACILITE CREPUSCULAIRE.
Paris: Rene Debresse editeur (Collection Les Cahiers des Poetes), 1937.
12mo. 66pp. Original printed wrappers. First edition of the authors rare fifth
book. This example on velin from an unstated total issue (apparently no more
than 100 were printed + 15 numbered examples on Hollande). Prassinos embodied
the Surrealist ideal/concept of La Femme Enfant, quintessentially. In 1934
(at 14), she presented her very advanced and Surrealist-influenced fictions
for publication to Andre Breton (one will recall the famous photo of Prassinos
dressed in schoolgirl uniform, as she reads to Breton and Paul ). Her first
book La Sauterelle Arthritique, replete with a preface by Eluard and photo
by Man Ray would be published in the following year. Fine condition.
175 uk pounds
(Provo).
Grootveld, Robert Jasper.
AAN
KONDIGING VAN HAPPENING RONDHET BEELD VAN HET AMSTERDAMSE LIEVERDGE SPUI (De
ver Slaaf de Konsument van 'Morgen')
Nieuwe Profetien. Zaterdag 13, Juni 12 uur Snachats. Tevens Gelegenheld tot
aarestatie van Robert Jasper Grootveld.
Amsterdam: self-published, 1964.
21.5 x 27.5 cm. Single offset sheet printed with text and marginal line drawings.
The rare descriptive announcement for the title proto-Provo Happening, as initiated
by the movement's founder Grootveld. During the course of the following year
the group's most prominent journal (Provo) would be founded. Formerly folded,
else a very good+ example of this important document.
100 uk pounds
(Provo).
van Duyn, Roel.
MISS
BLANCHE: en de van Moppes - diamanten. Een Moralisties Manifest.
Amsterdam: 'Unit', Oct., 1967.
15 x 20 cm. 16pp. Pictorial wrappers (recto: by Olaf Stoop, verso: after a photo-portrait
of Miss Blanche blindfolded by Koen Wessing). First separate edition of this
activist manifest. Originally issued as 'Provo' 15 (April, 1967). The Provo
group, initiated by Robert Jasper Grootveld in 1965, became the working model
in Europe for the underground Happening Movement. Their most recognizable symbol
being the white bicycle: If you need one, find one, and when you don't need
it leave it. Someone else will take it. (Rob Stolk). Concurrently, the Provos
term their plans as 'White', a word which held a similar status for the 'Free'
of San Francisco's 'Diggers'. A very good+ example. Scarce.
65 uk pounds
(Provo)
Duyn, Roel van.
HET WONDER VAN AMSTERDAM.
Amsterdam: Meulenhoff, 1974.
8vo. 48pp. B/w photo-documentation + event maps. Wrappers with a collage design
by Else Rose. First edition of this critical documentation by one of the most
important Provo spokespersons. A close to fine example of this scarce title.
50 uk pounds
(Provo).
DE
TELEGRAFF. 1 & 2 (all published). Anonymously edited.
Amsterdam: Provo, April and Dec., 1967.
Two broadsheets, each folded to comprise 4 pp. per. Each 21.5 x 34 cm. Printed
in facsimile/appropriation of the format of the Dutch right-wing journal of
the title. Tabloid. A complete run of this scarce and at times darkly satirical
Provo anti-revue. Conceived after and in stark contrast to the contents of the
long-lived right-wing 'De Telegraff', inclusive of a reprint of an anti-semetic
slanted article of 1942 (and a statement as to the continuity of such editorial
views to date), a Provo manifest with antithetical headline, and unattributed
articles on activism and gay rights. Both numbers folded (as issued). Some typical
browning to newsprint, one issue with two marginal punch holes (for binder storage),
else very good examples.
55 uk pounds
(Provo).
Tuynman, Hans.
FULL-TIME PROVO.
Amsterdam: Uit Geverij de Bezige Bij, 1966.
Small 8vo. 144pp. Original wrappers. First edition of this now classic Provo
statement; at once polemical and autobiographical. Laid into this copy is an
article clipped from the journal Aet Vrge Voek (May 2, 1966): a report on
the incarceration of the author and two other Provos. A fine example.
50 uk pounds
We hold a very large archive of Provo materials including primary documentation, ephemera and books - contact for details.
(Queneau,
Raymond).
TEMPS MELES. No.150 + 1: Documents Queneau. Directeur: Andre
Blavier.
Verviers: Temps Meles, Spring 1978.
8vo. 56pp. Textual diagrams, equations + facsimile manuscript fragments (Queneau).
Glossy printed wrappers. Single number of this vanguard Oulipo-oriented revues
on-going series of monographs devoted to documentation of the varied activities
of the influential experimental author, 'Pataphysician, translator, and formulator
of the Oulipo working group. Texts by Noel Arnaud, Jacques Bens, Francois Caradec,
Paul Gayot + Queneaus Un Traduction en Joycien, et. al. Minor dampstaining
to fore edge, else very good.
20 uk pounds
Seifert,
Jaroslav.
Autograph postcard.
Sent from Brehmerweld (postmarked 25.7.47) to his publisher Zd. Richter (Prague).
Standard picture postcard (recto: scenic mountainscape). Signed on verso by
Seifert. A holiday greeting from the Nobel prize winning Czech modernist to
his long-time publisher. Signed in full at end. Fine estate.
130 uk pounds
Seifert,
Jaroslav.
ALS.
Addressed to the daughter of the publisher Zd. Richter. Sent from Prague (7.10.63).
1pp. (holograph text on both recto and verso). Approx. 120 words. Signed at
end. A heartfelt letter of condolence to the publishers daughter upon his (Seifert)
having only just learned of Richters death. Seifert explains that he has been
hospitalized for some two years, previously, and has only just returned home.
Thus, his delay in expressing his sympathies. Original postmarked mailing envelope
addressed in the authors hand extant. Fine estate. Item of correspondence from
Seifert (of any note) are not often encountered.
160 uk pounds
Selvinkij,
I. L.
PUSHTORG. Roman.
Moscow-Leningrad: G.I., 1931. 8vo. 192pp. Original yellow cloth with continuous
typo-pictorial Constructivist design in colors by Aleksandr Surikov. First edition
of this proletariat novel by Selvinkij; with an elaborate and striking agit-prop
design by Surikov. One of a stated issue of 3000 copies. Title translates as
Fur Store. Former owners signature at interior rear panel, else a very good
example in the extremely elusive dustwrapper, replicating the aforementioned
design by Surikov, which exhibits only some typical browning and minor wear.
Very rare thus.
750 uk pounds
Soupault,
Philippe.
A LA DERIVE. Roman.
Paris: Ferencezi, 1923.
8vo. 220pp. Original wrappers. First edition of this rare Dada era novel by
the author. This example inscribed by Soupault to his (then) German translator
Lissy Radermacher. Small closed tear at title-page, minor internal foxing, wrappers
slightly bumped, else a solid untrimmed example with a fine association.
295 uk pounds
Soupault,
Philippe.
FRERES DURANDEAU. Roman.
Paris: Grasset, 1924.
8vo. 208pp. Original wrappers. First edition of this early novel by Soupault,
created during the transitional Dada to Surrealism phase. This example inscribed
by the author to the husband of his (then) German translator Lissy Radermacher.
Erroneous mention fictive, as to this being a later printing in the year of
first publication. Wrappers slightly bumped, else a very good and untrimmed
example with an excellent association.
175 uk pounds
Soupault,
Philippe.
BRATRI DURANDEAU.
Prague: Odeon, 1926.
Small 8vo. 112pp. Typography by Karel Teige. Pictorial wrappers. First Czech
edition of this Surrealist-period prose work by Soupault. Some slight damp staining
to front wrapper, else a solid example. Uncommon.
185 uk pounds
Soupault,
Philipe.
NEGR. Translation by Adolf Hoffmeisterove (ne. Hoffmeister).
Prague: Aventinum, 1928.
8vo. 87pp. Original wrappers
designed by Aldof Hoffmeister. First Czech edition of this digest version
of the Surrealists (Le Negre 1927), as translated by the Devetsil artist Adolf
Hoffmeister, who also contributes the cover design. Some minor wear to wrappers,
else a very good and partly unopened copy. Rare thus.
225 uk pounds
(Joyce,
James).
Soupault, Phillipe.
SOUVENIRS DE JAMES JOYCE.
Paris: Fontaine, 1945.
Small 8vo. 90pp. Original wrappers. First edition of these insightful reflections
of Joyce by the author. In the early 30s, Soupault became an integral member
of Joyces Parisian circle, as the latter labored toward the completion of his
all encompassing Finnegans Wake. Includes a fragment from this works A.L.P.
chapter, as translated by Soupault. A very good+ example. Uncommon.
75 uk pounds
Soupault,
Philippe.
MESSAGE DE IILE DESERTE. Poeme.
The Hague: AAM Stols, 1947.
8vo. 26 (+4)pp. One original etching (as frontispiece) by Alexandre Alexeieff.
Publishers boards. First edition of this notable post-war poetic work by Soupault.
One of 625 examples on Hollande to include the Alexeieff etching. Some minor
wear to binding and typical internal browning, else a very good example.
110 uk pounds
Soupault,
Philippe.
ESSAI SUR LA POESIE.
N.p.: Eynard (privately printed), 1950.
Small 8vo. 25pp. Original wrappers. First edition thus of this critical essay
as preface, excerpted from Chant du Prince Igor. One of 300 numbered examples
privately printed (total issue) of this fine bibliophile offprint. A very good+
copy. Uncommon.
80 uk pounds
(Surrealism)
LES PAGES LIBRES DE LA MAIN A PLUME.
1 - 12 (complete).
Paris: Les Editions de la Main a Plume, 1941 - 42. 12 volumes.
Uniformly 11 x 14 cm. 8 - 16 pp. per. Each printed on variably colored, coated
stock. Original wrappers. A rare complete set of this series of 'cahiers' published
by the only well-organized Surrealist group under the Nazi occupation, with
Noel Arnaud and J. - F. Chabrun as driving forces. From the total edition of
265 examples, the set offered here is one of 250 on 'sur couche'.
Specifications per are as follows:
1. Arnaud, Noel. AUX ABSENTS QUI N'ONT PAS TOUJOURS TORT. First edition of these poems. Arnaud would later publish the avant-garde journal 'Le Petit Jesus' and participate in the activities of Cobra and Oulipo.
2. Blanchard, Maurice. LES PELOUSES FENDUES D'APHRODITE. Frontispice d'Yves Tanguy. First edition of these poetic texts, accompanied by a striking frontispiece design by Tanguy.
3. De Sede, Gerard. L'INCENDIE HABITABLE. First edition of these poetic texts.
4. Chabrun, Jean-Francois. QUI FAIT LA PLUIE ET LE BEAU TEMPS. Frontispice de Tita. First edition. Tita was a Romanian female Surrealist, who throughout the 40's contributed to a number of group publications and exhibitions; notably 'Surrealisme en 1947'.
5. Breton, Andre. PLEINE MARGE. First French edition of these poems (preceded by the rare edition published in New York during the previous year in an edition of 50).
6. Malet, Leo. LE FRERE DE LACENAIRE. Frontispice (sur double-page) de Salvador Dali. First edition.
7. Manuel, J.- V.. CELUI QUI N'A PAS DE NOM (Synopsis Pour un Film Surrealiste). Frontispice de Joan Miro. First edition of this unfilmed 'treatment', accompanied by a striking pictorial design (as frontispiece) by Miro.
8. Peret, Benjamin. LES MALHEURS D'UN DOLLAR. First edition of these strident poems by the life-long Surrealist and instigator. Uncredited frontispiece portrait of the author (as matador).
9. Iche, Laurence. ETAGERE EN FLAMME. Frontispiece (sur double-page): dessin de trottoir releve par Pablo Picasso. First edition. Inclusive of an intriguing double-page frontis. by Picasso.
10. Rius, Robert. SERRURES EN FRICHE. Illustre de 8 dessins dans le texte. First edition of the author/artist's last book. Composed of poetic text and accompanying illustrations by him. Rius died in 1944 at the age of 34.
11. Dotremont, Christian. LETTRES D'AMOUR. Frontispice de Rene Magritte. First edition of this very early text work by the author, which includes an original frontis. designed by Magritte. Dotremont would later become a prime mover in the Cobra movement and a long-lived collaborator upon a number of livre d'artistes, with among others: Asger Jorn.
12. (Anonymous). PICASSO. 5 illustrations dans le texte. First edition of this short monograph/homage. The text is presumably collective.
Complete sets of this series are rarely encountered. All volumes in near fine to fine estate.
1,500 uk pounds
Other surrealism items can be found below
LA 'PATAPHYSIQUE EST LA FIN DES FINS
A scarce archive
The College du Pataphysique was an avant garde movement/grouping inspired by Alfred Jarry's writings. Formed in december 1948 in Reims by an assorted group of professors and intellectuals the ranks of the College have included some of the msot important minds in modern French and international thought: Queneau, Shattrick, Rene Clair, Michel Leiris, Jacques Prevert and many others have been associated with the grouping including Dubuffet and Marcel Duchamp. "'Pataphysics" was defined by Jarry as "the science of imaginary solutions" and the College continued this tradition by turning out a long running series of publications which promoted the absurd in literature as a way of providing a radical social and psychological critique. Publications were experimental in design, typography, papers employed, format (small book formats were particularly interesting) and in number (absurdist edition sizes were common). Humour was always to the forefront and many of the works selected for reprinting or translation are very loosely re-worked. The College enjoyed a recreation of the calendar - often dating items relative to the birth of their hero. More normal dates and that aspect of society in general which didnt get the joke were often regarded and entitled "vulgar"! Below we offer a substantial and significant small archive (53 separate items many scarce or sometimes rare) of 'pataphysique publications covering the full range of activities of members (from literature, architecture, science, geography, translation, music, even game-creation), showing a full range of book productions and spanning the entire range of the College's existence. Many of the most important authors and artists associated with the College are represented below.
Petitfaux, Georges LE CID EN CENT-OCTANTE-HUIT VERS DE CORNEILLE Charleville: Le Collge de Pataphysique, 1953 13 x 15.5cm, 32pp plus wrappers. One of 880 numbered copies. A pataphysique adaption (much shortened) of the play - fine.
('Pataphysique) COLLEGE DU PATAPHYSIQUE Charleville: College de 'Pataphysique, 1954 16.5 x 12.5 cm. 8pp in folded card folder. Solely content of a b/w portrait of Jean M, Mauvoisin Provediteur General du College. One of 81 unnumbered copies in Jeune-Apollon aside from the additional 325 copies. Fine.
('Pataphysique) Etienne, Luc POLKA DES GIDOUILLES. Collection Eulerpe & Polyhymne. Charleville: College de 'Pataphysique, 1956. 20.5 x 16 cm pictorial card covers content of 8pp mimeographed text and 2pp sheet music by Ettienne. One of 345 numbered copies on Rose Vulvaire. Hum-along-a-Jarry. Fine.
Kamenev, Nicolaj NicolaYevitch RAPPORT AU CORPS DES PROVEDITEURS DUR QUELQUES PROBLEMS HISTORIQUES CONCRETE D'ACTIVITE PATAPHYSIQUE POSES PAR LE CINQUANTENAIRE DE LA MORT DE JARRY Charleville: College de 'Pataphysique, 1956. 13 x 21cm, 22pp plus card covers. Mimeographed text relating to the internal "debates" of the college.. One of 454 numbered copies. Fine.
('Pataphysique) LIBELLORUM INTEFTINORUM CORPUS Nr 1. Charleville: Le Collge de Pataphysique, 1957 12 x 11cm, 20pp + wrappers. Thread binding. One of only 17 deluxe copies signed with the "specialment marques de vocables de corps de garde" aside from the 536 other numbered copies. Thus very rare. Fine. Ibid Another copy of the above but one of 122 copies on 'papier Svignette azur' aside from the 311 other copies.. Fine.
('Pataphysique). SECOND MANIFESTE DU COLLEGE DU PATAPHYSIQUE Charleville: College de 'Pataphysique, n.d. (1957) 27 x 21 cm. 4 pp, folded broadsheet. Member's newletter announceing various changes to the publications of the college including the ceasation of the Cahiers Du College in their, then, form. Two rubber stampings by the college on front page. Very good except for a small closed tear on the back page. Scarce documentation.
de Lavardin, Hildebert (Translated by Pierre Bure-Joueet, R.) VIE DE MAHUMET. Collection Tratre mot n 4 Charleville: Le Collge de Pataphysique, 1957 12 x 13.5cm, 40pp in original printed wrappers. A consideration of the 'pataphysique view on architecture. On of 397 ordinary copies aside from the 158 deluxe copies.
('Pataphysique). UNE SUPPOSITION. Monographie par Rene Clair. Charleville: College de 'Pataphysique, 1958. 7.5cm (each side) hexagonal. 22 numbered pages. Stiff, printed wrappers. First edition of this short survey of the life and work of the 17th Century Jesuit author and scholar Phillip Labbe by the noted avant-garde film-maker and satrape. One of 643 examples printed (out of series). The unusual hexagonal format allows the book to stand on its own. A fine example.
Koenig Theodore SESCA. Petite potique de la pathomanie du directoire Charleville: Collge de Pataphysique, 1958 15.5 x 9.5 cm, 36 pp plus wraps, One of 422 numbered examples of these inventive poems. Fine.
Ferry, Jean Hommage la mmoire immarcecible de Oktav Votka Charleville: Le Collge de Pataphysique, 1958 15 x 13.5cm, 22 pp, one of only 144 copies "destines aux titulaires d'Inscriptions Honorifiques" aside from the other 599 copies. Slight water stain near internal spines but otherwise very good.
Herodote De Thurium. LE FILS DE L'ARCHITEUR. Collection Tratre mot n 5 Charleville: Le Collge de Pataphysique, 1958 12 x 13.5cm, 24 pp plus covers. String binding. A translated Egyptian story. An unnumbered copy aside from the 144 examples 'de luxe sur papier jaune-mas'. Fine.
('Pataphysique). Dubuffet, Jean. DOSSIER 10-11, Nouvelle serie. Cahiers du College de 'Pataphysique. Charleville: College de 'Pataphysique, 1960. 17.5 x 25 cm. B/w illustrations throughout (primarily by Dubuffet). Pictorial wrappers designed by Dubuffet. Single number of this 'Pataphysical journal. This issue devoted to the life and work of Jean Dubuffet. Includes a cover and typographic design, texts and drawings by the artist. Other contributions by Georges Limbour, Francois Laloux, Jean Ferry, J.H. Sainmont, Ionesco, Noel Arnaud & Vasco Tartuca. Includes an extensive bibliography + text pieces on Monnier, Proust and Ernst + an interview with Ionesco. Unnumbered from the edition of 333. A close to fine example. Scarce.
('Pataphysique). DOSSIERS 16: POLE NORD. Charleville: College de 'Pataphysique, 1961. 17.5 x 25 cm. 56 numbered pages. 50 illustrations, typographical devices, et. al. Original printed wrappers with 'Pataphysical emblem. Single number of this series of dossiers of the college. Contributions by: Queneau, Dubuffet, Jean Ferry, et. al. This issue is thematically devoted to the North Pole with texts such as Faustroll Pole du Mileau. Unnumbered from the edition of 111. A close to fine example. Scarce.
('Pataphysique). Sainmont, Jean-Hugues. DE QUELQUES CONSEQUENCES. Charleville: College de 'Pataphysique, 1961. 17.5 x 22 cm (obelisk-shaped). 15 pp. Original printed wrappers. First edition. One of 666 numbered copies printed of this text by the founder of the college. A close to fine example.
('Pataphysique). Shattuck, Roger. AU SEUIL DE LA PATAPHYSIQUE. Charleville: College de 'Pataphysique, 1961. 17.5 x 25cm. 97 pp. B/w documentary illustrations + facsilmiles. Original printed wrappers with 'Pataphysical emblem. First edition of this doctrinal text in nine languages. Includes numerous reproductions of Jarry manuscript fragments textual drawings, photographs of various college members and a Planisphere du College de 'Pataphysique. A fine example. Increasingly scarce.
('Pataphysique). Quinault, Philippe. PROTEE (Science and Patience-Collection Q, No. 5). Charleville: College de 'Pataphysique, 1961. 17.5 x 22.5 cm (obelisk-shaped). 26 pp. Stiff printed wrappers. First edition of this 'Pataphysical text. One of 550 (out of series) examples. A near fine example.
('Pataphysique). LA ROYAUTE DU PERE UBU: Sous commission de Pape Marcel. Charleville: College de 'Pataphysique, 1961. 15 x 22.5 cm. 12 pp. Printed wrappers. First edition. One of 999 copies printed of this Cantate Populaire in homage to Jarrys Pere Ubu. A fine example.
('Pataphysique). JARRY INCONNU par Sa Magnificence Le Baron Jean Mollet. College de 'Pataphysique, 1962. 5 x 7.5cm. 30 pp. Two tipped-on postage stamps decorated with the visages of the Baron and Alfred Jarry. Gold wrappers printed in black. First book edition of this text by Mollet, originally published in Varietes in 1928. A short description of an incident from Jarrys life. One of 777 numbered copies (all published). A fine copy of this demure volume.
('Pataphysique) ALFRED JARRY. LETTRES A' FERDINAND HEROLD. Paris: n.p. (Collge de Pataphysique), 1962 10.5 x 10.2, 8pp plus card covers with printed dust jacket. The text contains the entire correspondance between Herold and Jarry - namely two inconsequential letters. There is, of course, a foreword which is longer than the letters contained herein - and two small Jarry drawings. Arguably the pinnicle of the College's printing activities - this is one of only 25 unnumbered copies produced. Une amuse-bouche. tres rare. A very fine, uncut example.
('Pataphysique). DOSSIERS 20. Quelleques etudes sur les ouevres du Transcendant Satrape Raymond Queneau. Charleville: College de 'Pataphysique, 1962. 17.5 x 25 cm. 84 numbered pages. Many illustrations, typographical devices, et. al. Original printed wrappers with 'Pataphysical emblem. Single number of this series of dossiers of the college. Lengthy articles on Queneau and a further article on Baj/Arte Nucleare. Unnumbered from the edition of 166. A close to fine example. Scarce.
('Pataphysique). ALBUM MEMORIAL EN SOUVENIR DE SA MAGNIFICENCE LE BARON MOLLET Charleville: College de 'Pataphysique, 1962. 24 x 18cm. 32pp plus wrappers and pictorial dust jacket. The death of the Baron, Apollonaire's former assistant - was marked by many references in the documents of the College - evidencing the often self-referencial hermetic nature of the entire enterprise. 29 reproduced photographs of the Vice-Curateur (many with Ferry and one with Rene Clair) are here along with a lengthy text extolling the Baron's life. An unnumbered 'ordinaire' example from the edition of 888 copies. Fine.
('Pataphysique). SUBSIDIA PATAPHYSICA. No. 2. Ernst, Duchamp, Roubaud, Oulipo, Botany. Charleville: College de 'Pataphysique, 1965 21 x 12.4cm, 128pp with many photographs and illustrations. Stiff printed wrappers with 'Pataphysical emblem. A single numebr of Subsidia - a platform for arcane researches into virtually every area of human endeavor with absurdity never far away - even in the discussion on stranged-shaped cacti here. Unnumbered from 222 copies. Fine.
Petitfaux, Georges LETTRE BAVADE Charleville: Le Collge de Pataphysique, 1964 15 x 9cm, 30pp plus wrappers. An unnumbered copy asde from 399. A Napolonic reverie. Fine.
Duamal, Rene & Roger Gilbert-Lecompte LE LYON ROUGE Charleville: College de 'Pataphysique, 1964. 10 x 10.5 cm, 21 pp, two drawings by the authors in red. Pictorial wrappers printed in black on red. First class separate publication of this collaborative poetic work by these two founders of the parallel Surrealist revue "Le Grand Jeu". One of only 752 numbered copies printed. A fine example.
(Roussel, Raymond) Ferry, Jean UN AUTRE ETUDE SUR RAYMOND ROUSSEL. Charleville: College de 'Pataphysique, 1964. 18.5 x 25 cm. 53 pp. Printed wrappers. First separate edition of this study (off-printed from the Roussel issue of Bizarre) by Ferry. One of 888 copies printed. A fine example.
('Pataphysique). DOSSIERS 28 Charleville: College de 'Pataphysique, 1965. 17.5 x 25 cm. 80 numbered pages. many illustrations, typographical devices, et. al. Original printed wrappers with 'Pataphysical emblem. Single number of this series of dossiers of the college. Lengthy articles on the geography of the college, L'Ouloupo and Proust. Unnumbered from the edition of 222. A close to fine example. Scarce.
(Roussel, Raymond). Ferry, Jean. LAFRIQUE DES IMPRESSIONS: Petite Guide Pratique a LUsage du Voyager. Charleville: College de 'Pataphysique, 1968. 8vo. 202 pp. Diagrammatic b/w drawings and mappings by the author. Orange wrappers printed with pictorial emblem in black. First edition. One of 1111 (out of series) copies. A penultimate and entertaining distillation of the works of Raymond Roussel by the one-time Surrealist, 'Pataphysician and noted Roussel authority. A fine copy. Uncommon.
('Pataphysique). SUBSIDIA PATAPHYSICA. No. 6. Homage to Duchamp + Oulipo, Fontana. Charleville: College de 'Pataphysique, 1968 21 x 12.4cm, 128pp with many photographs (including Duchamp and Fontana) and illustrations. Stiff printed wrappers with 'Pataphysical emblem. A single number of Subsidia - an important short section - Hommage a Duchamp consists of 3 entirely blank pages.although alter there is a written message reproduced in facsimile by the master: Bien 'pataphysique a vous, Marcel Duschamp". Unnumbered from 222 copies. Fine.
('Pataphysique). PROMPTUARIE Recapitulatif mais integral des publications du college de pataphysique Charleville: College de 'Pataphysique, 1969. 24.5 x 16cm. 50pp, original printed wrappers with 'Pataphysique emblem. Unnumbered aside from 422 copies - includes the essay Quelle est pataphysique? and an extensive complete bibliography of the Colelge's output up to the date of publication. Useful reference.
('Pataphysique). Prince, Raymond. LE SOUSCRIT. Charleville: College de 'Pataphysique, 1970. 12cm x 14.7 cm. 22 numbered pages. 7 b/w illustrations. Original printed wrappers. First edition of this send-up of theology, the sciences and (tossed in ) mathematics. One of 977 numbered copies. A fine example.
('Pataphysique) LIBELLORUM INTEFTINORUM CORPUS.Nr. 3. Charleville: Le Collge de Pataphysique, 1970 12 x 11cm, 20pp + wrappers. One of 424 numbered deluxe examples aside from 535 'ordinaire' - the all only reserved for members of the college. Fine.
Prince, Raymond LE (CON) SOUSCRIT. Collection Tratre mot n 7, Charleville: Le Collge de Pataphysique, 1970 12 x 13.5 cm, 24 pp.Dedicated to Queneau, this is a pseudo-scientific/quasi-letteriste reesponse to analysis by the College. One of 399 deluxe cpies on green paper within the total edition of 999 copies. Fine.
('Pataphysique). GRAND LARGUE par Sa Magnificence Le Vice Curator Opach. Charleville: College de 'Pataphysique, 1971. 5 x 7.5cm. 28 pp. Illustrated with typographic emblems. Gold wrappers printed in black. First edition. One of 990 numbered copies (all published) of this seriously absurd defense of the 'college, which harkens back to ancient Greece. A fine example.
('Pataphysique). Hylinger, Claes POUR FLEURIR L'AN CENT DE L'ERE PATAPHYSIQUE, LE COLLEGE DE PATAPHYSIQUE DIVULGE L'ANTHOLOGIE DE SES SOLLICITUDES & TRAVAUX Charleville: College de 'Pataphysique, 1971. 19.5 x 11.7cm. 214pp. Original printed wrappers with 'Pataphysique emblem. A translation of the basic tenets of pataphysique in to Swedish. Unnumbered from a small edition of 55 copies. A near fine example.
('Pataphysique). SUBSIDIA PATAPHYSICA. No. 15. Oulipo issue. Charleville: College de 'Pataphysique, 1971. 21 x 12.4cm, 128pp with many photographs and illustrations. Stiff printed wrappers with 'Pataphysical emblem. A single number of Subsidia - mostly concerned with the fellow travelers' Oulipo activities. Unnumbered from 222 copies. Fine.
Hylinger, Claes. LANTHOLOGIE DE SES SOLLICITUDES A TRAVEAUX: Le College de 'Pataphysique. Lund: Bo Cavefors Bokforlag, 1973. Small 8vo. 212 pp. 16 b/w illustrations. Printed wrappers. in blue with over-printed 'Pataphysique symbol in bronze. First edition. One of 100 copies printed (total edition) of this first Swedish anthology of 'Pataphysical texts as translated into Swedish by Hylinger. Includes works by Jarry, Vian, Rene Clair, Leiris, Jean Ferry, Queneau, Daumal, Ionesco, et. al. Some minor wear to wrappers, else a close to fine example.
('Pataphysique). PETITE RESOMPTION CULTURELLE DE DICTONS METEOROLGIQUES A L'USAGE DES PATAPHYSICIENS Charleville: College de 'Pataphysique, 1973. 13.5 x 21cm, 24pp. First edition of this discussion on the 'pataphysique universe of a changed calendar (based on the date of the death of Jarry) and an imaginary folklore. One of 999. Fine.
('Pataphysique) DOCUMENT HERMETIQUE AVEC UNE PRESENTATION ATTRIBUTE A JEAN FERRY. Collection Les Asteronymes Nr. 1. Charleville: Le Collge de Pataphysique, 1974. 16 x 10.4cm, 12pp + card covers. A supposed posthumous document (a diary entry) by Ferry of no significance (and, thus, great importance to the College). A photograph of Ferry in clerical garb is also reproduced. One of 333 numbered "mephistopheliques" examples aside from the 633 (sadly not 666) "exemplaires diaboliques" and 33 deluxe copies. Fine
('Pataphysique). ORGANOGRAPHES DU CYMBALUM PATAPHYSICUM. nr 2 - 3. Charleville: College de 'Pataphysique, 1975. 21 x 15cm, 116pp. General review published by the college - this double number has a particularly amusing detailed analysis of role the spiral (the pataphysique symbol) in life - including modern art, a further evidenced proof of cymbalism in science and a spiral bra (with b/w photo graphic proof of its exitenence) amongst other considerations. A close to fine example.
('Pataphysique). BRRHUSGE GD URRHGHTUCRRHIGTPH GD IGTBIGTRRHIGT. (sic) Collection Hermes Nr. 1. Charleville: College de 'Pataphysique, 1975. 13 x 20.6cm, 40pp plus printed wrappers. Text in French and (what we presume in our sad ignorance is) an invented language (presumably to solve an arcane 'pataphysique debate in Orthographie). One of 333 deluxe copies with a grey cover out of the total edition of 999. Fine.
('Pataphysique). STATUTS DE COLLEGE DU PATAPHYSIQUE - suivis de La Harangue Inaugurale de sa Magnificence le Vice-Curateur-Fondateur et des Messages de Leurs Magnificences le Baron Mollet et Opach. Charleville: College de 'Pataphysique, 1975. 10 x 15 cm. 38 pp. Printed wrappers with 'Pataphysical emblem. Third edition of the very staunch rules of the college. A fine example.
Foulc, Thieri MNESTER ou L'ENIGME DU SPHINX Charleville: College de 'Pataphysique, 1975. 10.5 x 7.5 cm. folded 2pp offset sheet - unfolds to 30 x 21cm. Contains a short absurdist essay. Fine. One of 111 copies. A fine example.
Gilbert-Lecomte, Roger (Translator) SPHOCLE ANTIGONE FRAGMENT Charleville: College de 'Pataphysique, 1976. 15 x 11.4cm. 16pp plus card covers. Fascsimile copies of the translation, a cartoon of the author and a montage of the author as a Sphinx by Jospeh Sima are joined by 2 poems, the original fragment in Greek and the translation. One of 333 on crocus within 999 copies. Fine.
('Pataphysique). Gil, R. LE JEU DE LA CHOUETTE Charleville: College de 'Pataphysique, 1976. 25 x 15 cm 4pp pictorial paper folder content of a single folded sheet (30 x 29 cm unfolded), constituting a board game imprinted with pictorial images and directions. First issue of this 'Pataphysical multiple. One of 999 examples issued (total edition). A board game based upon various tenets of the college and Jarry's writings, as designed by Gil (Regent de Catachimie). A fine example in fine folder. One of the 444 deluxe numbered examples on papier nocturne.
Gilbert-Lecomte, Roger SACRA NOX! Cymbalum 'Pataphysicum, collection Maramoutenne Charleville: College de 'Pataphysique,1978 21 x 15cm, 8pp plus 2pp b/w plates (two school photographs of the author) plus card covers.One of 399 numbered de luxe copies on papier apollinien aside from the 600 other copies. Reproduces the author's poem that he wrote in 1922 for la Revue Apollo and a short essay. Fine
('Pataphysique) Gil, R. TABLEAU RECAPITULATIT DES COMMISSIONS, CO-COMMISSIONS, SOUS-COMMISSIONS & INTERMISSIONS Charleville: College de 'Pataphysique, 1979. 16 x 10.5 cm 32pp plus printed wrappers. A long list in detail of the various beurocratic and absurdist structures of the college. Unnumbered from 44 examples. Fine.
Tchernia, Andre CINQ ODES D'HORACE CHRETIEN. Collection Traite Moi Nr. 6. Charleville: College de 'Pataphysique, 1981 12 x 13.5 cm, 40pp plus printed wrappers. Translations from the Greek into French (a Roman script version of the origianl Odes are also presented). One of 509 copies on papier bulle catholique from a total of 777 examples. Fine.
Bailly, Jean-Louis DES GARS JURENT DES GAGEURES. ROMAN PAR HOLORIMES. Charleville: Le Collge de Pataphysique, 1986. 10 x 12.4cm, 32pp + wrappers. Various chapters consisting of very short stories are opposed with questions about the stories - the answers to all are short verses. One of 366 de luxe examples on green paper within the total edition of 888. Fine
('Pataphysique) L'AFFAIR EBE. Collection Les Asteronymes Nr. 4. Charleville: Le Collge de Pataphysique, 1986. 16 x 10.4cm, 16pp + card covers. A short essay on Jarry with 3 drawings - one a comical (how-else!) portrait of Jarry by Georges Jauneau dated 1928. Ebe was the name of Jarry's teacher upon which the very first sketch of Ubu (created by Jarry and his fellow students while still at school) was based. One of 999 examples - this one of 399 on green paper. Fine
Vivier, Armand DIEU AIME HORS. Collection Grabuge Nr 1. Charleville: Le Collge de Pataphysique, 1986. 10.4 x 8cm, 12pp + wrappers and yellow printed dust jacket. The whole designed in a parody of medieval illuminated text - a 'pataphysique religious text. One of numbered 555 copies. Fine
Senninger LES 400 COUPS DES 100 GARDES Charleville: Le Collge de Pataphysique, n.d. 10 x 12cm, 24pp + wrappers. A wonderful conceit: a list of 400 "coups" eg un coup mouche following a list of 100 "gardes"eg un garde-fou. Fine. One of 999. and
(Foulc, Theiri et al) LE MORPHOLO n.p. (France): L'Ou. Pein. Po (the artists), 1985. 14.5 x 20.5, 72pp plus pictorial card covers. An artist's book based on an earlier presentation in Milan at the Galerie Rizzardi in 1983 - the book reproduces 23 erotic drawings which are devided into squares and if cut out of the book can be recombined to create new sexually perverse images. There is a text by the 'pataphysician Foulc and 3 photographs of the earlier artistic endeavour. One of 1,453 copies - this copy is a unnumbered copy - of the edition 888 copies were reserved for members of the College although this is not an authorised publication. Fine.
Price for the entire collection of 53 separate items - 2,950 uk pounds net . Some items may be sold individually - please enquire.
Richter,
Hans.
Original gelatin silverprint film still with hand coloring
from "Dreams That Money Can Buy": 1947.
22.5 x 27.5cm production still. Wide margins with title & production information
(in German) beneath the image. A rare & striking still from Richters (definably)
Surrealist film (filtered through a Jungian lens). Composed of 7 sequences (each)
devoted to a particular dream as related by Max Ernst, Fernand Leger, Man Ray,
et.al.. The images offered (here) is after Richters own sequence and refers
to the Narcissus myth. This example uniquely hand-colored by Richter's assistant
on the film. Fine condition. Reproduction upon request.
450 uk pounds
Reiff,
Erik.
PORTRAIT. Digte og tekeninger af Eric Reiff. Musik af Borge
Roger Henrichsen og Helge Jacobson.
Kopenhagen: Helios, 1945.
4to. 64 pp. Original lithograph printed entirely in blue throughout by Reiff.
Original boards with mounted original lithograph in blue. First edition. One
of 500 examples of this Danish pre-Cobra livre d'artiste. Entirely printed in
dark blue with the text/score by Henrichsen and Jacobson integrated within Reiff's
abstractions. Portrait' appears to prefigure the intermedial and collaborative
ideals that Cobra would later carry through both by action and in print. Perhaps,
only Jorn and Nash's Salvi Dylvo' (per melding of text to image) makes such
an implied statement of new aims. Both books were coincidentally printed by
J.Chr. Sorenson. It is also interesting to note that Reiff's monochromatic scheme
(here) pre-dates Yves Klein's removed to IKB (solely) and his manifest self-monograph
Yves Peintures' by nearly a decade. A close to fine example. Far rarer than
the limitation would suggest.
1,350 uk pounds
Ribemont-Dessaignes,
Georges.
DEJA JADIS ou du Mouvement Dada a L'espace abstrait.
Paris: Julliard, 1958.
8vo. 320 pp. 23 illustrations. Printed wrappers. First edition of this voluminous
study by the Dadaist novelist, poet & artist. This copy inscribed at the flyleaf
by the author, incorporating a quote from Germaine Everling Picabia's L'Anneau
de Saturne' (in reference to the author). Some minor underscoring at pp. 14
- 19, else a near fine example.
70 uk pounds
Roussel,
Raymond.
PAGES CHOISES D'IMPRESSIONS D'AFRIQUE ET DE LOCUS SOLUS.
Paris: Alphonse Lemerre, 1918. Stout 8vo. 472 pp. Printed wrappers. with publisher's
emblem. First edition thus, of these selections from Roussel's two major works.
The author's knotty, associative style influenced Duchamp, the Surrealists,
Robbe-Grillet, Foucault, Jean Ferry and others. Some wear to wrappers, else
a solid example. Scarce.
130 uk pound
Seifert,
Jaroslav.
NA VLNACH TSF. Poesie.
Prague: V. Petr, 1925. Large 8vo. 68pp. Typographic design by Teige. Original
wrappers (also) designed by Teige. First edition of this early and important
work by the influential 'Devetsil' poet, as designed by Teige. Here, the latter's
typography displays a marked Dadaist influence. Title translates as: 'On the
Waves of the TSF'; TSF being an acronym for telegraph. Some external and internal
browning (owing to stock), else a very good example. Rare.
625 uk pounds
Seifert
Jaroslav.
JABLKO S. KLINA.
Prague: Borovy, 1947.
8vo. 94pp. Frontispiece pictorial design by E. Milena. Original boards. First
edition of this collection by the preeminent Czech poet. Minor bowing to boards,
else a very good example in like dustwrapper, but for inked-out publisher's
price at rear panel. Scarce.
150 uk pounds
Seifert
Jaroslav.
PRILBA HLINY.
Prague: Prace, 1948.
8vo. 144pp. Frontispiece design by Richard Wiesner. Original boards. First edition
of this uncommon title by Seifert. Former owner's notation at half-title, else
a very good example in like dustwrapper, but for inked-out publishers price
at rear panel.
130 uk pounds
SOCIAL
KUNST Nos. 1-9 (all published). Utg. af Monde-Gruppen.
Copenhagen: Mondus Forlag, 1930-32.
Nine separate issues, uniformly 20 x 26cm. 32pp. per. 30 full-page reproductions
of works (drawings, paintings, photomontage, cartoons, film posters et. al.)
by contributing artists per number. Each in original stapled wrappers with attached
yapped pictorial dustwrapper, with a design by a contributing artist. A rare
complete run of this collectively edited polemically oriented vanguard Danish
journal. Each issue is composed of a thematic or monographic survey of works
by an individual artist or artists.
As follows:
1. AKSEL JORGENSON. Text by Harald Rue. Illustrated with wood and linoleum cut designs by the artist. Dustwrapper with a pictorial design by Jorgenson. Some minor foxing, else a close to fine example.
2. ANTON HANSEN. Text by Erna Watson & Broby Johansen. Composed of introductory text followed by a series of drawings by the artist, representing utopian social production. Some minor foxing, else a very good example in dustwrapper with a designed by the artist.
3. KATHE KOLLWITZ. Text by Erna Watson & Torba Gregersen. Composed of introductory text followed by a series of characteristic works by the artist. A close to fine example in dustwrapper with a design by Kollwitz.
4. DRAWINGS FROM THE U.S.A. Uncredited text. Composed of text followed by reproductions of works by William Gropper, Adolf Dehn, Louis Lozowick, and others. A very good example in dustwrapper with a design after a woodcut by Hugo Gellert.
5. ROBERT STORM PETERSEN. Uncredited text, Composed of introduction followed by reproductions of polemic cartoons and paintings by Petersen. One internal closed tear, else a very good example in dustwrapper with a design by the artist.
6. TEGNEKUNSTEN I SOVJETUNIONEN. Uncredited text. Composed of introduction followed by reproductions (some in color) of revolutionary and Constructivist Russian graphic art (1905-30), including designs for agit-prop film and political posters. One internal closed tear, else a very good example in dustwrapper with an uncredited design in red and black.
7. ANTON HANSEN. (second collection). Text by Tom Kristensen. Composed of introduction followed by a series of polemic cartoons by the artist. This example inscribed by Hansen. Some wear to wrappers, else a good+ example in pictorial dustwrapper with some paper loss.
8. FOTO-MONTAGE. Text by Gurli Ketner & Torba Gregersen. Composed of introduction followed by full-page reproductions (some in black and red) of striking photomontages by J. Heartfield, V. Klutsis, El Lissitsky, L. Moholy-Nagy, H. Richter, A. Rodchenko, A. Urban, et. al. A very good+ example in dustwrapper with a photomontage design (recto and verso), by Heartfield.
9. GEORGE GROSZ. Text by Edvard Heiberg. Composed of text followed by a series of full-page and characteristic narrative drawings by Grosz. A very good example in dustwrapper with a pictorial design by the artist. Please note that owing to the general quality of stock employed by the publisher, some elemental foxing is evident per each number. Nonetheless, this is an altogether very good+ set of a highly desirable publication.
850 uk pounds
(Situationist).
SPUR-MANIFEST.
Munchen: Gruppe Spur, Nov., 1958.
21 x 29.7 cm. Single sheet printed in red with text. Printed signatures of Prem,
Zimmer, Eisch, Sturm, Fischer, Jorn, Rempt, Britt and Stadtler. First issue
of the 21 point founding manifest of the German section of I.S. "Gruppe
Spur". Published on the initiative of Asger Jorn, who in large part financed
their journal. "Spur" joined the I.S. in 1959. A fine example. Scarce.
175 uk pounds
(Situationist tract).
DIFENDIAMO LA LIBERTA.
Alba del Piemonte: Stampato del Laboratorio Sperimentale della S.I.I.S., Novembre,
1959.
14.5 x 23cm. single sheet printed with text in black on recto only. A collective
denunciation of the presentation of the Sao Paolo grand prize for painting to
Modesto Cuixard. Printed signatures of Pinot-Gallizio (Italian section), and
the whole of the German (Gruppe Spur) section: Zimmer, Prem, Sturm, Eisch, Fischer,
et. al. In part, their refusal to abandon the medium of painting would lead
shortly to the various resignations and ex-communications of Pinot-Gallizio
and Gruppe Spur (among others) from the I.S. A fine example. Scarce.
175 uk pounds
(Situationist tract).
HANDS OFF ALEXANDER TROCCHI.
Paris: Internationale Situationniste, 7 Octobre, 1960.
21 x 29.7cm. single sheet printed on recto only with text. First issue of this
tract. A demand for the release of the incarcerated author and I.S. member,
who had recently been arrested on drug charges in the U.S. Text by Guy Debord,
Jacqueline de Jong and Asger Jorn. Fine estate. Scarce.
175 uk pounds
(Situationist tract).
Debord, Guy & Asger Jorn.
MUTANT.
Critique europeenne des Corps acdemiques des Universites, Colleges et Instituts
de Recherche de la metropole de New York et de Laire de Cambridge-Boston; a
propos de programme inadequat que les susdits viennent soumettre au president
Kennedy et au gouverneur Rockefeller, dans le but de renverfer L'absurde processus
de la "defense civile" aux Etats Unis.
Paris: Mutant, 1962.
12 x 32cm. single sheet printed in black with text on white stock. The rare
manifest/prospectus for the proposed Situationist journal "Mutant",
as formulated by Debord and Jorn. Bi-lingual French and English text. "Mutant"
as publication never came to fruition owing to Jorn's resignation from the S.I.
Thus, the tract offered here constitutes the only published documentation of
this unrealized project. A fine example.
175 uk pounds
(Situationist tract).
AUX POUBELLES DE L'HISTOIRE.
Paris: Situationniste Internationale, Jan., 1963.
Single 64 x 96cm. sheet folded to comprise 4 sections. Printed with text on
recto only. First issue of this outstanding tract composed by the Situationist
central council. A loaded attack upon the revue "Argument" and the
leftist (obviously not far enough) theoretician Henri Lefevre. Printed signatures
of Michele Bernstein, Debord, Mustapha Khayati, J.V. Martin, Jan Strijbosch,
Alexander Trocchi & Raoul Vaneigem at end. A fine example of this scarce document.
230 uk pounds
(Situationist tract).
Vaneigem, Raoul & Jan Strijbosch.
GEEN DIALOOG MET GLUIPERDS. GEEN DIALOOG MET IDIOTEN. PAS
DE DIALOGUE AVEC LES SUSPECTS. PAS DE DIALOGUE AVEC LES CONS.
Anvers: Situationniste Internationale, 27 Fevrier, 1963.
25.5 x 37cm. Single sheet printed on recto only. First issue of this tract.
Composed of an attack upon the so-called "Stalinist Surrealists".
Bi-lingual Dutch and French text. Printed signatures of Vaneigem and Strijbosch
at end. A fine example of this scarce document.
160 uk pounds
(Surrealist
Periodical).
BULLETIN INTERNATIONAL DU SURREALISME. No. 3. Publie par la
Groupe Surrealiste en Belgique.
Brussels: 20 August, 1935.
Small 4to. 8pp. photographic illustrations by Magritte & Servais. Original stapled
self-wrappers. Single number. Contains the manifesto: "Le Couteau dans
la Plaie" and the collective political tract "Discourse au Congres
des Ecrivains pour la Defense de la Culture". Some minor wear to wrappers
else a very good copy of this scarce Belgian Surrealist document.
175 uk pounds
(Surrealist Periodical).
MESSAGE FROM NOWHERE. No. 1 (all published). Edited by E.L.T.
Mesens.
London: London Gallery Editions, Nov. 1944.
12.5 x 20 cm. 24 pp. 7 textual drawings. Printed wrappers. Unique number of
this wartime British Surrealist publication. Contributions by: Mesens, Simon
Watson-Taylor, Roland Penrose, John Banting, Edith Rimmington, et. al. Bi-lingual
English and French texts. Minor wear to wrappers, else a very good example of
this scarce document.
100 uk pounds
(Surrealist Periodical).
BIEF: Jonction Surrealiste 1-12. Directeur Gerard Legrand.
Paris: 1958-60. 12 issues.
Uniformly 25 x 30 cm. 3 to 7 pages per. All illustrated with numerous b/w drawings
and reproductions of paintings and photographs. Photographic wrappers bound
into printed publisher's paper over boards. A complete run of this revue, which
was conceived of as a supplement to "Surrealisme Meme". BIEF is more
of a polemic vehicle, rather than an art journal. Strident and wickedly funny
at times. Contributions by Breton, Bedouin, Dax, Toyen, Paalen, Arp, Pierre,
Peret, Lebel, Mayoux, Schuster, Mitrani, et. al. A typically bound set from
the publisher's overrun. Fine condition.
300 uk pounds
(Surrealist Periodical).
L'ARCHIBRAS: Le Surrealisme 1-7. Directeur: Jean Schuster.
Paris: 1967-69. 7 issues. Uniformly 20 x 35 cm. Each is profusely illustrated
with photos, textual drawings, et. al., with the exception of issues 4 and 5,
which are content of political statements. Glossy pictorial wrappers. A complete
run of immediate successor to "La Breche and the last cohesive group revue
from the Parisian-based group. Contributions by: Bounoure, Le Brun, Mansour,
Pierre, Silbermann, Legrand, Benoit, Dax, Zimbacca, Toyen, Mayoux, Ivsic, et.
al. Issues 4 and 5 are devoted to tracts concerning the invasion of Czechoslavakia
and the student revolt in Paris of May 1968. Some minor soiling to the wrappers
of some issues, else a very good+ set.
180 uk pounds
(Surrealist Postcards).
LA CARTE SURREALISTE.
Paris: Georges Hugnet, 1937.
21 off 3 x 5 postcards with photo-reproductions of collages, poem-objects, photomontages,
Surrealist objects, and paintings. Uniformly printed on glossy rose stock. A
rare complete set of this series of postcard-multiples issued on the occasion
of the Surrealist exhibition in Paris (1937). Each card reproduces a recent
work by the following artists: Duchamp, Breton, Ernst, Eluard, Dora Maar (photomontage),
Miro, Dali, Bellmer (doll), Man Ray, Tanguy, Dominguez, Arp, Hugnet (photo-collage),
Oppenheim, Magritte, Jacqueline (Lamba) Breton, Roland Penrose, Marcel Jean,
Paalen, Nusch Eluard, and Picasso. All cards in excellent estate.
3250 uk pounds
(Surrealist
Periodical).
L'USAGE DE LA PAROLE. No. 3. Revue litteraire paraissant tous
les deux mois sous la direction de Georges Hugnet.
Paris: Editions Cahiers d'Art, April, 1930.
4to. Unpaginated. Illustrations by Jean (Hans) Arp, Mark Chagall, Rene Magritte,
Pablo Picasso, et. al. Original card wrappers designed by Joan Miro. The final
number of this predominantly Surrealist journal as edited by Georges Hugnet.
Originally intended as a bi-monthly supplement to "Cahiers d'Art". Publication
ceased with the Nazi occupation. Text contributions by Hugnet, Francis Picabia,
Jean (Louis) Scutenaire, Robert Valancay, Pierre Reverdy, Fernand Dumont, Louis
Parrot, Jean Wahl, et. al. Images by Arp, Chagall, Magritte, Picasso, and others.
Replete with cover design by Miro. Minor wear to wrappers, else a very good+
example. Scarce.
125 uk pounds
(Surrealist
tract).
RUPTURE INAUGURALE. Declaration adoptee le 21 juin 1947 par
le groupe en France pour definir son attitude prejudicielle a l'egard de toute
politique partisane.
Paris: Editions Surrealistes, 1947.
16 x 24cm. 16pp. B/w photographic frontispiece depicting the ruins of Sade's
castle in La Coste. Original stapled wrappers. First edition of this collective
statement, as (likely) edited by Sarane Alexandrian, Georges Henein & Henri
Pastoureau, and issued by the Surrealists in conjunction with the 1947 International
Surrealist Exhibition. Content of a clarification of the group's political position;
clearly antithetical to and far left of the (then) Stalinist dominated Communist
Party in France. 50 signatories, including the editors, Yves Bonnefoy, Andre
Breton, Benjamin Peret and fellow travelers of the period. A very good+ example
of this defining group statement of the chaotic post-WWII era. Scarce.
225 uk pounds
(Surrealist
periodical).
N.E.O.N.
N'etre rien. Etre tout. Ouvrir l'etre. Neant. Oubli. Etre. No's 1-3, 5 (of 5
numbers published). Redaction: Sarane Alexandrian, Henri (Jindrich) Heisler,
Vera Herold, Stanislas Rodanski, Claude Tarnaud (1-3). J.L. Bedouin, Andre Breton,
Pierre Demarne, Jindrich Heisler & Benjamin Peret (5).
Paris: Groupe Surrealiste, Jan. 1948 - Mai, 1949.
Four issues. Uniformly 37.5 x 60cm. 4pp. per. Each with inter-textual typo-pictorial
images and drawings by various contributors. Folded tabloid format. A nearly
complete run (lacking only issue 4) of this most intriguing elusive and ephemeral
of post-WWII Surrealist revues. Each number with an imaginative and striking
overall typographic design (Frederick Kiesler's contribution to issue 1), which
illuminates the numerous thematically synched text and image compositions by
Victor Brauner, Andre Breton, Julien Gracq, Jacques & Vera Herold, J.P. Duprey,
Max Ernst, Pierre Mabille, Roberto Matta, Jindrich Styrsky, Toyen, Heisler,
Peret, et. al. Each issue with some stress at central fold and typical browning
owing to mediocre tabloid stock, else all are solid and very good examples.
Rarely encountered.
800 uk pounds
(Surrealist
Periodical)
VVV: Poetry, Plastic Arts, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology.
Editor: David Hare Editorial Advisors: Andre Breton, Marcel Duchamp, Max Ernst.
VVV, New York, 1942 - 1944
Uniformly 28 x 21.4cm journal. Nrs 1, 2/3, 4 (3 numbers = all published). Pages
vary per. Important new world surrealist journal with contributions by Benjamin
Peret, Andre Masson, Max Ernst, Andre Breton, Jacqueline Breton, Alfred Jarry,
Robert Motherwell, Leonora Carrington, Charles Henri-Ford, Aime Cesare, William
Carlos Williams, Harold Rosenberg, David Hare, Roger Caillois, Frederick J.
Kirsler, Claude Levi-Strauss, Aime Cesaire, Charles Henry Ford, Kurt Seligmann,
Leonora Carrington, Georges Henein, Valentine Penrose, Gordon Onslow-Ford, Arthur
Cravan, Robert Motherwell, Etiemble, Nicolas Calas, J. W. Ritter, Alfred Jarry,
Bouchard, G. de Chirico, Elen Levitt, Andre Masson, Matta, Herbert Matter, Irving
Penn, Picasso, Percy Goldthwait Stiles, Yves Tanguy. Illustrations by Ernst
(cover of #1), Duchamp (cover and back of nr 2/3 - respectively, the well known
"bizarre horseman" appropriated 'readymade' etching and woman with chickenwire
- where readers were encouraged to place both hands on either sides of the wire
and sliding their fingertips together: thus, presumably, as adolescents have
long claimed erroneously, simulating a sexual sensation (cat. ref: Schwarz 495.),
Elen (Helen) Levitt, Tanguy and others. Included herein #2/3 - are the two tipped
in Keisler additions which are often found missing. Issue 4 includes the first
reproduction of Duchamp's "Genre Allegory". VVV's crosspollination of the European
avant-garde with US artists and poets had a significant impact on the postwar
movements. Fine estate - rare in this condition.
4,000 uk pounds
(Tanning,
Dorothea).
Bosquet, Alain.
DOROTHEA TANNING.
Paris: Pauvert, 1966.
Small 4to. 159pp. 104 plates in b/w and color after works by the artist. Cloth.
First edition of this extensive and finely produced monograph detailing the
Surrealist's oeuvre. Tanning's formative canvases are haunting dreamscapes
evocative of a singular girlhood. A fine copy in close to fine pictorial dustwrapper.
Increasingly scarce.
120 uk pounds
Torma,
Julien.
PORTE BATTANTE. Carnet de notes de Julien Torma.
Charleville: College de 'Pataphysique, 1963. 10 x 17.5 cm. 96 pp. Printed wrappers.
First edition thus, of this poetic work by Torma (originally composed in the
30's). Content of short (in many instances visual and phonetic) poems, interspersed
with appropriated newspaper clippings. In many ways a parody of the poetic schemes
of the Parisian Dadaists. One of 999 examples printed. A fine copy.
70 uk pounds
(Toyen).
TOYEN. Aphorismes de Andre Breton, Jean Pierre Duprey, Jindrich
Heisler, Ado Kyrou, Benjamin Peret.
Paris: A Letoile Scellee, 1953.
Poster/catalogue. 17.9 x 32.9cm. Light pink stock printed on both sides. Recto
with cut-out pictorial design by Toyen. Verso, with aphoristic text statements
and list of works exhibited. The scarce catalogue in poster format for this
major exhibition of works by the emigre Czech Surrealist. The attractive cut-out
design by the artist consists of two facing hands with thumbs joined to index
fingers. A very good+ example of this ephemeral piece.
125 uk pounds
(Toyen).
Vildrac, Charles.
RUZOVY OSTROV. Prelozila Jos. Hrdinova. Illustrova la Toyen.
Praha: Odeon, 1930.
15 x 20.5 cm. 176pp. 21 full-page b/w illustrations by Toyen. Cloth with a pictorial
design in colors by Toyen. The second issue of this very early illustrated work
by the Czech Surrealist. Originally published in 1925, this translation by Hrdinova
of Vildrac's beloved childrens tale L'Ile Rose is exemplary for the delightful
series of designs created by Toyen (ne. Marie Cerminova) at age 22, and 8 years
before she co-founded the Surrealist group in Czechoslovakia, as well as predating
her involvement with the Poetist movement. A very good+ example of this charming
and formative document. Scarce.
195 uk pounds
(Toyen).
Camille, Myran.
ODLESKY. Translated by Bohuslav Reynek.
Brno: Atlantis, 1934.
10.7 x 17.5cm. 37pp. Original lithographed design (as frontispiece) by Toyen.
First Czech edition of these poems. Accompanied by an excellent lithographed
frontispiece by Toyen. One of only 350 numbered examples (total edition) printed.
A close to fine example. Very scarce.
225 uk pounds
(Toyen).
Tichonov, Nikolaj.
PRITEL LIDU.
Prague: Svoboda, 1945.
8vo. 32pp. Wrappers with a pictorial design by Toyen. First edition of this
short prose work. Accompanied by an excellent cover design by Toyen. A very
good example of this scarce and fragile immediate post-WWII title.
120 uk pounds
Trost,
Dolfi.
LE PROFIL NAVIGABLE. Negation concrete de la peinture.
Bucharest: Les Editions de L'Oubli, 1945.
8vo. 71pp. 14 reproductions ('vaporizations') by Trost. Original wrappers. First
edition of this decisive theoretical work by (arguably) the most important Romanian
Surrealist artist of the post-WWII period. Trost's text stresses the necessity
for the ultimate negation of all representative values from Surrealist painting
(thus, his own automatist 'vaporizations'). One of 500 numbered examples issued
(total edition). A very good+ example of this intriguing and rare document.
325 uk pounds
Trost, Dolfi.
LIBREMENT MECANIQUE.
Paris: Arcanes, 1955.
18 x 23cm. 60 (+8)pp. Original wrappers. First edition of this important theoretical
work by the emigre Romanian Surrealist artist. A very good+ example. Scarce.
75 uk pounds
Tzara,
Tristan.
L'ANTITETE.
Paris: Editions des Cahiers Libres, 1933.
8vo. 192pp. Original wrappers. First book edition. Composed of Dada texts originally
published in periodicals from 1919 to 1922. This is an unnumbered example on
velin omnia from a total issue of 1200 + 21 "du tete" on japon. This copy signed
at the half-title. Some minor wear to wrappers, else a very good example.
175 uk pounds
Tzara, Tristan.
PRIMELE POEME. Urmate de Insurectia dela Zurich. Edited and
with an introduction by Sasa (Sacha) Pana.
Bucharest: Editura Unu, 1934.
8vo. 49pp. Original wrappers. The illusive first edition of these youthful and
pre-Zurich Dada poems by Tzara (dating from 1914-15). One of only 230 numbered
copies issued (preceded by a du tete of 13). Former owner's ink name at half-title,
minor underscoring in pencil on two pages, else a very good example. Rare.
500 uk pounds
Tzara, Tristan.
GRAINS ET ISSUES.
Paris: Denoel et Stele, 1935.
14.5 x 17.5 cm. 317 pp. Printed wrappers. First edition of Tzara's most ambitious
prose work of his Surrealist period. A meditation on the manifest possibilities
of "the dream" as a revolutionary (in the definitive Surrealist sense)
means to an end, and end in itself. This example is one of 150 hors commerce
copies (from a total edition of 1200) Roman-numeraled, and inscribed by Tzara
to his fellow "former" Surrealist Georges Sadoul, the pioneering film
theoretician. A close to fine and primarily uncut example with a more than exceptional
association.
300 uk pounds
INSCRIBED
Tzara, Tristan.
LA FUITE. Poeme dramatique en quatre
actes et un epilogue.
Paris: Gallimard, 1947.
Small 8vo. 140 pp. Printed wrappers. First trade edition of this absurdist dramatic
work by Tzara. Inscribed by the author to Georges Sadoul in the year of publication.
Laid into this copy is the scarce publisher's announcement for the book. A close
to fine example.
230 uk pounds
INSCRIBED
Tzara, Tristan.
MORCEAUX CHOISIS. Preface de Jean Cassou.
Paris: Bordas,1947.
Small 8vo. 310 pp. Printed wrappers. First collected edition of these verse
and prose pieces by Tzara, which span the whole of his activities from 1916
through the mid-1940's. Includes selections from "Grains et Issues",
"Ou Boivent les Loups", "Midis Gagnes", et. al. This example
inscribed by the author to Georges Sadoul. A very good+ example.
275 uk pounds
UNU.
Avantgarde Literara. No. 42. (fifth year). Edited by Sasa (Sacha) Pana & Moldov.
Bucharest: Editura Unu, 1932.
24 x 32.5cm. 8pp. Three b/w reproductions, two of which are after paintings
by T. Zarnescuy. Stapled, original self-wrappers. Single number of this primary
organ of transitional Dadaist and doctrinaire Surrealist tendencies in Romania,
as founded by the poet Pana. Essaic and poetic contributions from: G.H. Dinu,
F. Corsa, S. Roll, Pana, et. al. Slight browning and very minimal fraying to
verso, else a very good example of an ephemeral journal, of which all issues
have become extremely rare.
225 uk pounds
Voronca,
Ilarie.
ULYSSE DANS LA CITE. Traduit du Roumain par Roger Vailland.
Preface de Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes.
Paris: Editions du Sagittaire, 1933.
8vo. 68pp. One textual image by Marc Chagall. Original wrappers. First French
edition of this experimental work by the vanguard Romanian 'UNU' group author
(originally published in Bucharest, 1927). Translation by Vailland and preface
by Ribemont-Dessaignes. One of 515 example issued (total edition). A very good+
example of a scarce title.
250 uk pounds
Voronca,
Ilarie (ne. Eduard Markus).
LA POESIE COMMUNE.
Paris: GLM, 1936.
8vo. Original wrappers. First edition of this poetic work by the major Romanian
Surrealist. One of 200 numbered examples on velin from a total issue of 225.
A fine copy. Scarce.
175 uk pounds
Veroni,
Ral
STRUGGLE FOR LIFE/LUCHA POR LA VIDA
Glasgow: MMI, 2000
11.2 x 17cm artists book 16pp plus wrappers and silkscreened dj. Content of
one silkscreen multiple object within a laid in plastic sleeve - namely an Argentinian
"Un Peso" banknote note over-printed by seriography with an image of death.
Descriptive text by Veroni and illustrations of all 16 variations of printed
note. Veroni's examination of the effects of hyper-inflation on the economies
of South America is telling - the skeletal imagery on the "deceased" currency
reinforces the politics. Signed and numbered from an edition of 200.
95 uk pounds
Vitrac,
Roger.
LES MYSTERES D' L'AMOUR. Drame Surrealiste.
Paris: NRF, 1924.
8vo. 92pp. B/w frontispiece portrait of Vitrac by Andre Masson. One hors-texte
illustration by Max Morise. Printed wrappers. First edition. One of 500 numbered
examples (after 40 hors-commerce, 40 lettered & 16 on japon copies) issued of
the author's premiere Surrealist drama. Vitrac (together with Artaud) first
realized Surrealist principles within a theatrical context, and was a key figure
during the formative 'Surrealiste Centrale' period. Minimal internal foxing,
and some minor paper loss at heel of spine, else a more than acceptable and
solid example. Scarce.
130 uk pounds
Zurn,
Unica & Max Ernst.
UNICA ZURN: Dessins - Gouaches 9-31 Janvier, 1962. Text by
Max Ernst.
Paris: Le Point Cardinal, 1962. 27.5 x 71cm (unfolded) single card sheet comprising
four sections. Content of an original b/w engraving by Zurn signed in the plate
(originally produced in 1954) and three panels of text-images by Max Ernst (his
singular unreadable script). Printed self-wrappers. A scarce catalogue with
a collaborative design. Zurn was Hans Bellmer's companion and model from the
1950's until her death by suicide, and one of the most gifted Surrealist-affiliated
authors of the post-WWII era. Ernst's obsessive pictorial signage accompanies
an attractive semi-abstract work by Zurn. Laid into this example is the original
invitation for the program; composed of the poem 'Dans les Bois d'Ermenoville'
and a reproduction of an exhibited drawing (again) by Zurn. A fine example of
this ephemeral piece.
135 uk pounds
Zurn, Unica.
GESAMTAUSGABE.
Berlin: Brinkman & Bose, 1988-1999.
Seven volumes. Uniformly 8vo. 2198pp. (combined). Each volume illustrated after
drawings and engravings by Zurn. Uniform aqua patterned cloth with gilt-printed
spines. First edition of the consecutively issued collected works and supplemental
correspondence of the Surrealist-affiliated author/artist. All volumes in fine
estate. Issued sans dustwrappers.
300 uk pounds
Zurn, Unica.
LHOMME JASMIN. Traduit par Ruth Henry & Robert Valancay.
Preface dAndre Pieyre de Mandiargues.
Paris: Gallimard, 1971. Small 8vo. 200pp. Printed wrappers. First edition of
Zurns most influential prose work. A fine example.
85 uk pounds
(Zurn, Unica).
UNICA ZURN - BILDER PICTURES 1953-1970. Texts von Eva Meyer,
et. al.
Berlin: Brinkmann & Bose, 1998.
22 x 29cm. 224pp. 200 b/w reproductions of compositions by Zurn. Original wrappers.
First edition of this extensive catalogue/monograph detailing Zurns pictorial
oeuvre; much of which was executed during various institutionalized periods.
A fine example of this essential work.
90 uk pounds
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