The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
In addition to the catalogue description,
Every Building on the Sunset Strip (E. B.4): offset printing, on wove paper folded and glued, 1966, from the first edition of 1,000, published by the artist, with the original white cardboard and silver Mylar slipcase
adhesive remains at extreme left edge and extreme reverse left edge, scuffing and fine scratches to mylar slipcase, stray graphite at right sheet edge of cover
Overall: 71⁄4 x 53⁄4 in. (184 x 146 mm.)
Business Cards (E. B7): offset printing with black and white photograph attached to the front cover, on wove paper, 1968, signed in blue ball-point pen by Ed Ruscha and Billy Al Bengston on the front cover, from the edition of 1,000, published by Heavy Industry Publications, Hollywood, with latigo leather hand-binding by the artists
two areas of rubbing towards latigo leather hand-binding, creasing at extreme edges, fingerprints and soft scratches throughout black and white photograph, some interior pages toned, areas of discoloration at the staple holes
Overall: 83⁄4 x 53⁄4 in. (222 x 146 mm.)
Nine Swimming Pools and a Broken Glass (E. B8): offset printing in colors, on wove paper, 1968, from the first edition of 2,400, published by the artist
pale toning and occasional surface soiling in places to the cover, rubbing at extreme edge of spine, a crease at reverse lower edge, toning at edges of interior pages
Overall : 71⁄8 x 51⁄2 in. (181 x 140mm.)
Crackers (E. B10): offset printing, on Lithosheen Gloss paper, 1969, from the first edition of 5,000, published by Heavy Industry Publications, Hollywood
cover and interior pages toned, creasing at upper edge cover
Overall: 87⁄8 x 6 in. (225 x 152 mm.)
Colored People (E. B16) offset printing, on 100 lb. Flocote Enamel paper, 1972, from the first edition of 4,065, published by the artist
occasional surface soiling in places on front and reverse covers, pinpoint areas of rubbing with associated loss in places at extreme edges, very pale toning towards interior page edges
Overall: 71⁄8 x 51⁄3 in. (181 x 135 mm.)
Please note this lot consists of nine artist's books with exhibition catalogue.
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