![Catalogue des Livres provenans de la Bibliotheque de M.L.D.D. L. V. [Duc de la Vallière] disposé et mis en ordre, Avec une Table Alphabetique des Auteurs, par Guill. Franç. de Bure le jeune](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/527/343/923343527.0.l.jpg)
Catalogue des Livres provenans de la Bibliotheque de M.L.D.D. L. V. [Duc de la Vallière] disposé et mis en ordre, Avec une Table Alphabetique des Auteurs, par Guill. Franç. de Bure le jeune
by (AUCTION CATALOGUE: LA VALLIÈRE)
liv, [2], 618 pp.; 2 p.l., 400 pp. Two vols. in one. Thick 4to, cont. speckled boards, excellently rebacked in antique calf, gilt, reusing the two red morocco lettering pieces on spine. Paris: G.F. de Bure, 1767. A very rare large paper copy of the extremely uncommon auction catalogue of the first of three sales of duplicates from the library of the duc de la Vallière, who formed by the time of his death in 1780 the most... Read More
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Catalogue des Livres de la Bibliotheque de feu M. le Duc de la Valliere. Premiere Partie contenant les Manuscrits, les premieres Éditions, les Livres imprimés sur vélin & sur grand papier, les Livres rares, & précieux par leur belle conservation, les Livres d'Estampes, &c. dont la Vente se fera dans les premiers jours du mois de Décembre 1783
by (AUCTION CATALOGUE: LA VALLIÈRE)
Engraved frontis. port., one folding engraved plate, & four engraved facsimiles (three folding). Three vols. 8vo, cont. vellum over boards, spines gilt. Paris: G. De Bure, 1783. An attractive set of the celebrated catalogue of the first part of the most important book and manuscript collection of the 18th century. The catalogue, prepared by De Bure and Van Praet, contains MSS., noteworthy incunabula, and books printed on vellum or large paper. The sale, consisting of 5668 lots, made... Read More
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Catalogue des Livres de la Bibliotheque de feu M. le Duc de la Valliere. Premiere Partie contenant les Manuscrits, les premieres Éditions, les Livres imprimés sur vélin & sur grand papier, les Livres rares, & précieux par leur belle conservation, les Livres d'Estampes, &c. dont la Vente se fera dans les premiers jours du mois de Décembre 1783
by (AUCTION CATALOGUE: LA VALLIÈRE)
Engraved frontis. port., one folding engraved plate, & four engraved facsimiles (three folding). Four vols. 8vo, cont. calf (“veau porphyre”), gilt fillets round sides, gilt fleurons in each corner of covers, flat spines richly gilt, red & tan morocco lettering pieces on spines. Paris: G. De Bure, 1783. An exceptionally lovely set of the celebrated catalogue of the first part of the most important book and manuscript collection of the 18th century. The catalogue, prepared by De Bure... Read More
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Jirí Valoch: Curator, Theoretician, Collector, Years 1965-1980. By Helena Musilová
by (VALOCH, Jirí)
Illus. throughout. 219 pp. & colophon. 4to, pictorial softcover. Prague: National Gallery Prague, 2018. The rare English edition of this amply illustrated monograph on Valoch (b. 1946). The book comprehensively details his substantial contributions to Czech art from the 60s to 80s, as well as the formation of his important archive of Eastern European avant-garde art. From p. 11: “Valoch and his activities in the artistic realm may serve as the basis for the evaluation... Read More
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valoch optical book amodulo
by VALOCH, Jiri
[24] pp. Square 4to, printed wrappers, staple-bound. Brescia: Edizioni Amodulo, 1970. A scarce and early artist’s book by the important Czech artist and poet Jiri Valoch (b. 1946), edition of 1000 copies and signed by the artist on the inside of the lower wrapper. Each recto has a single vertical red line that alters the optical experience, the lines also bleed-through. Near fine. We locate two examples in American libraries (as of December 2024).
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Stempelplaats: Exposiçáo Internacional de Desenhos com Carimbos de Borracha (15-30 July 1978)
by VAN BARNEVELD, Aart, curator
Text illus. [12] pp. Oblong 8vo, staple-bound. Recife: Universidade Católica de Pernambuco, 1978. A rare exhibition catalogue of stamp art; we know of three examples in North American institutions (as of March 2025). Organized by Aart van Barneveld, director of Stempelplaats, the show was part of unicap’s first Festival de Inverno. The catalogue includes a short text by van Barneveld (in Portuguese), a list of participants, and reproductions of stamps contributed by Ivald Granato, Ulises Carrión, Ray... Read More
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![Stempelen: Geschiedenis, toepassingen en zelf maken van stempels [Stamping: history, applications and making your own stamps]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/361/931/1568931361.0.l.0.jpg)
Stempelen: Geschiedenis, toepassingen en zelf maken van stempels [Stamping: history, applications and making your own stamps]
by VAN BARNEVELD, Aart & WIGMAN, Ronald
Many black & white illus. 99 pp. & ads. Square 4to, pictorial softcover, title on spine. Amsterdam: Uitgeverij Bert Bakker, 1982. A rare practical manual about stamps, co-authored by Aart van Barneveld (1951-90) and Ronald Wigman, both of whom were stamp artists; we find no institutional copy outside of Belgium and the Netherlands. With numerous diagrams and illustrated examples of artist’s stamps. In excellent condition, a fascinating resource on stamps and stamp art of the... Read More
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![Artists Books [23 March-20 April 1973]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/986/900/1768900986.0.l.jpg)
Artists Books [23 March-20 April 1973]
by VANDERLIP, Dianne Perry, curator
13 black & white illus. 77 pp. Small 8vo (175 x 126 mm.), orig. pictorial wrappers (vertical crease to upper wrapper), staple-bound. [Philadelphia: 1973]. The landmark exhibition catalogue for a pioneering show of artists' books; the show was held at both Moore College of Art, Philadelphia, and the University Art Museum, Berkeley. Vanderlip, later a museum curator at the Denver Art Museum, writes in the Foreword: "This exhibition attempts to survey the many different types of books... Read More
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Catalogue 1: Twentieth-Century Art
by VAN DE VELDE, Ronny & CEULEERS, Jan, booksellers
Numerous black & white illus., some full-page. [106] pp. Small folio (298 x 212 mm.), orig. printed pictorial wrappers. Antwerp: 1992. The scarce first catalogue issued by the partnership of gallerist Van de Velde and bookseller Ceuleers. Their collaboration began in 1990. It offers an impressive array of rare artists’ books, multiples, exhibition catalogues, and important reference works. The first portion of the catalogue consists of materials related to Dada and Surrealism; the second is devoted to “Art... Read More
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Ger Van Elk
by VAN ELK, Ger
Black & white illus. [10] leaves. Tall 8vo, printed wrappers, staple-bound. Amsterdam: Art & Project, 1972. Scarce Art & Project publication (edition of 300 copies), with illustrations of van Elk's work, several of which appear in his bulletins. Fine.
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bulletin 100 (8 March-2 April 1977)
by VAN ELK, Ger
One color illus. [4] pp. Single folded A3 sheet, horizontal folds for mailing. Amsterdam: Art & Project, 1977. Van Elk’s penultimate Art & Project bulletin. In fine condition. Addressed to important Stedelijk Museum curator Ad Petersen (1931-2021). ❧ Art & Project. A History (2023) E164.
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![Exhibition postcard: Ger Van Elk: Neue Arbeiten (13 September-12 October [1975])](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/682/556/1533556682.0.l.jpg)
Exhibition postcard: Ger Van Elk: Neue Arbeiten (13 September-12 October [1975])
by (VAN ELK, Ger)
Printed on both sides. Postcard, mailed. Bremerhaven: Kabinett für aktuelle Kunst Bremerhaven, 1975. Postcard invitation for Van Elk’s second exhibition with Jürgen Wesseler’s gallery. In fine condition. Mailed to curator Judith Cahen (b. 1938) and graphic designer Wim Crouwel (1928-2019). ❧ Exhibition installation pictured in Vorhut aus dem Hinterland (Neues Museum Weserburg Bremen: 1992).
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Announcement sheet: another piece of music een muziekstuk encore une piece de musique schon wieder ein musikstuck by van de von paul van reeuwijck (5 October 1976)
by (VAN REEUWIJCK, Paul)
Printed on one side only. Small mimeographed sheet. Amsterdam: 1976. Announcement for a performance by composer and visual artist Paul van Reeuwijck at Other Books and So. Fine.
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Bücher - Zeitschriften - Einladungen - Plakate: Ben Vautier (27 February-2 August 1998)
by (VAUTIER, Ben)
Many black & white illus. [24] pp. Square 4to, pictorial wrappers, staple-bound. Bremen: Neues Museum Weserburg Bremen, 1998. Scarce Ben (1935-2024) exhibition catalogue, with useful lists of exhibitions, books, prints, etc. In fine condition, lacking the translation insert. Edition of 500 copies. Band 21 in the Sammlung der Künstlerbücher.
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![Exhibition card: Ben Vautier: 7 Ideen von Ben (1 May [1971])](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/944/816/1662816944.0.l.jpg)
Exhibition card: Ben Vautier: 7 Ideen von Ben (1 May [1971])
by (VAUTIER, Ben)
Black & white illus. Pictorial card, printed on one side. Berlin: Galerie René Block, [1971]. Scarce announcement card for an early performance/exhibition by the Fluxus artist Ben (1935-2024). In fine condition. ❧ M. Babias, B. Eusterschulte, & S. Rollig, eds., René Block, Ich kenne kein Weekend. Ausstellungsprojekte, Texte und Dokumente seit 1964 (2015), p. 466 (pictured).
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a little book of ben
by VAUTIER, Ben
Black & white illus. throughout. [32] pp. (incl. wrappers). 12mo, pictorial wrappers, staple-bound. Stuttgart: Reflection Press, [1970s]. Rare Ben (1935-2024) artist’s book, published and distributed by Albrecht D. and his Reflection Press. In excellent condition.
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![[From inside of upper wrapper]: verlagsverzeichnis/booklist, August 1978](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/950/648/1390648950.0.l.jpg)
[From inside of upper wrapper]: verlagsverzeichnis/booklist, August 1978
by VERLAGGALERIE LEAMAN, publisher
Many text. illus. [24] pp. 8vo, printed wrappers, staple-bound. Alsbach: 1978. Scarce catalogue issued by an important publisher of artists’ books. We note works by Ulises Carrión, Fritz Schwegler, George Brecht, Alexander Schleber, Günter Uecker, Servie and Janssen. Carrión’s The Muxlows (1978) is offered for 12 DM. It is interesting to note that Carrión’s partner Aart van Barneveldt is listed as one of the distributors of the company’s publications. The catalogue also presents the first four issues... Read More
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One Year Net
by VIGFUSSON, Thor, FRIDJONSSON, Helgi & ARMLEDER, John M.
Illus. throughout. Unpaginated. 12mo, printed wrappers, staple-bound. Reykjavik & Geneva: 1983. Scarce John M. Armleder (b. 1948) artists’ book, one of 175 numbered copies. Fine.
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De la Poesia/Proceso a la Poesia para y/o a Realizar, Ensayo (1969)
by VIGO, Edgardo Antonio
Several black & white illus. Title-leaf, 27 pp. & two additional text leaves. Square 4to, printed folder & inner black folded sheet, loose as issued. La Plata, Argentina: Diagonal Cero, 1970. A most compelling association copy linking two important Latin-American artists; the author Vigo (1927-97) has inscribed the recto of the title-leaf to Carrión (1941-89). This contains an illustrated historical essay on visual poetry, with depictions of work by Alvaro de Sá, Julien Blaine, Wlademir Dias-Pino, Lara... Read More
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![Tứ phần luật tì khưu ni giới bản lược kí 四分律比丘尼戒本略記 [Commentary on the "Book of Discipline" for Ordained Nuns According to the Dharmagupta-vinaya]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/211/276/1751276211.0.l.jpg)
Tứ phần luật tì khưu ni giới bản lược kí 四分律比丘尼戒本略記 [Commentary on the "Book of Discipline" for Ordained Nuns According to the Dharmagupta-vinaya]
by VINAYA FOR NUNS, VIETNAMESE
Woodblock-printed. 15 (f. 1 lacking), 23, 32, 36; 20, 28, 19 (f. 20 lacking); 43, 38, 34; 30, 36, 33, 8, [1] (duplicate of q. 3 f. 6) folding leaves. Quyển thủ & 12 numbered quyển in four vols. 8vo, new wrappers, knot-bound with new paper cords, red edges. Vietnam: 1901. First edition of this rare Vietnamese commentary on Huaisu's 懷素 (624-97) Book of Discipline for Ordained Nuns According to the Dharmagupta-vinaya (Ch. Sifenlü biqiuni jieben 四分律比丘尼戒本),... Read More
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Announcement card: “Staircase.”
by (VISSER, Carel)
Black & white illus on recto, details on verso. Amsterdam: Seriaal, 1971. Card advertising a new Carel Visser multiple published by Wies Smals’s gallery Seriaal. The steel sculpture was made in an edition of 10 signed and numbered copies. Very good copy; small stain to the recto.
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De Maximis et Minimis Geometrica Divinatio in Quintum Conicorum Apollonii Pergaei
by VIVIANI, Vincenzo
Two full-page engraved plates on one double-page sheet, two woodcut plates, & numerous woodcut diagrams in the text. Woodcut of Medici arms on titles which are printed in red & black. Two parts in one vol. 8 p.l., 154 pp.; 2 p.l., 154 pp., one leaf of errata. Folio, cont. vellum over boards (a bit of foxing). Florence: J. Cocchini, 1659. First edition and a splendid copy of the author’s first book in which Viviani attempted a reconstruction... Read More
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Cometa Matutinus & Vespertinus, Der, Anfangs in den Früestunden der Sonnen vorgehend, Und, hernach in den Abendstunden der Sonnen nachgehend, Erschienene, Und der Gottlosen Welt zum Schrecken, am Himmel strahlende Comet-oder Schwantz-Stern, Anno 1680. und 1681
by VOIGT, Johann Heinrich
One fine folding engraved plate. [16] leaves. Small 4to, modern wrappers (minor browning). Hamburg: G. Rebenlein, [1681]. First edition of this scarce observation of the famous comet of 1680-81. Apart from its brightness, this comet is notable as the first to be observed using a telescope (by Gottfried Kirch in Coburg). Other well-known observers included Robert Hooke, Flamsteed, Newton, and John Evelyn. Voigt (1613-91) was a mathematician, astronomer, and writer of calendars. He studied mathematics at Erfurt... Read More
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Exhibition card: Vostell: Anatomie des Happenings Salat (6 November-8 December 1971)
by (VOSTELL, Wolf)
Pictorial card. Berlin: Galerie René Block, 1971. Card announcement for Wolf Vostell’s 1971 exhibition with René Block. Fine.
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![Ganshō sai fukushinroku 含章斎腹診録 [Ganshō’s Diagnosis of Abdomen Treatments, Listed]](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/315/630/1731630315.0.l.jpg)
Ganshō sai fukushinroku 含章斎腹診録 [Ganshō’s Diagnosis of Abdomen Treatments, Listed]
by WADA, Tōkaku 和田東郭
14 full-page woodcuts. 50; 44.5 folding leaves. Two vols. 8vo, orig. semi-stiff patterned wrappers, title-slips on upper covers, new stitching. Kyoto & other cities: Hayashi Yoshibei 林芳兵衛 et al., 1850. First edition and rare; we find no copy outside of Japan. Published posthumously by disciples of Wada (1744-1803), who was the physician to a number of aristocrats. His teacher was Yoshimasu Tōdō 吉益東洞 (1702-73), head of the Yoshimasu school of surgery, one of the institutes most closely... Read More
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