Prints

New York & Philadelphia:: Audubon, J. J. & Chevalier, J.B.,, 1840-44.. First Royal Octavo. Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring. A fine original hand-colored lithograph on paper. Sheet size: 6.5 x 10.25 inches. Drawn from nature by John James Audubon, Fellow of the Royal Society, Fellow of the Linnaean Society. Lithographed, printed and colored by JT Bowen, Philadelphia for the First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America. Includes the text from Audubon's Ornithological Biography. The Royal Octavo Edition represents John James Audubon's (1785-1851) desire to create an affordable work based on his magnum opus; the Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. London: Published by the Author, 1827-38, with engravings produced by William H. Lizars and Robert Havell, Jr. after Audubon's dramatic life-sized portraits of North American birds set amidst their native foliage and surroundings. During the… Read More

Philadelphia:: Audubon, J.J.,, 1844.. Imperial Folio Edition. Near Fine condition. . Original and rare hand-colored lithograph by JT Bowen after painting by John James Audubon. (1785-1851). Near Fine condition with rich original color and full margins. Imperial Folio (22 x 28 inches) framed to 28.75 x 35.25 inches. Archivally framed in wheat linen with gold leaf bevel and 2" gold leaf & burl Neoclassical frame by Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books. The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America (Philadelphia c.1845-48) represents the culmination of a lifelong dream held by America's most prominent naturalist and visionary, John James Audubon (1785-1851). Following the completion of his magnum opus, the Double Elephant Folio Edition of Birds of America, c. 1824-38, Audubon was at liberty to pursue a project close to his heart, large scale portraits of all of North America's native animals. Audubon's effort to render America four-legged (thus quadruped) mammals in their… Read More

Purple silk covered boards with gilt lettering to front; black title to spine & gilt decoration to rear. Includes a ten foot x 16.5 inch folded print entitled Daisekai no Saku "Ken" Kamigami Yori Jinrui E. Jacket has two closed tears; other wise a fine copy in a vibrant purple cloth by Wada Book Binding, Tokyo. Large (15x30 cm) bold brush & ink signature by Munakata to front free fly. Number 2813 of only 3000 copies in the original Japanese.; Folio 30x43 cm; 222 pages; Signed by Artist; All shipments through USPS insured Priority Mail. .

Naples: Self-published., 1958. First edition. Paperback. Very Good. Ink and gouache on paper.Titled, signed and dated 1958 by the artist. In contemporary gilt frame, 810x610mm, sheet withoiut margin 690x490. Un-examined out of frame. In very good condition. Born in Naples in 1933, Guido Biasi studied at the Artistic High School and at the College of Fine Arts in his hometown. In 1954 he became a member of Movimento di Pittura Nucleare (Nuclear Painting Movement) and in 1957 he signed the Abisola Marina Manifesto with Colucci, Piero Manzoni, Sordini and Verga. The following year he took part in the establishment of "Gruppo 58" - with Luca (Luigi Castellano), Del Pezzo, Di Bello and Fergola. He wrote down the manifesto of the group. From… Read More

La Mélodie Acide, (1980). Twelve of 14 original stone lithographs by Joan Miro housed with limitation page in printed portfolio and protected by exterior paperboard portfolio. Loose as issued. Signed on plate (plate signed) and hand numbered out of 1500. Limitation page in French and English. This set is No. 1477/1500.
"The series was printed using the original plates for the portfolio LA MELODIE ACIDE, published in January 1980....The present edition consists of 1,500 prints on Arches paper of the 14 original plates, numbered from 1/1,500 to 1,500/1,500, and with the artist's signature on each of the plates."
This set is INCOMPLETE with 12 of the 14 plates. Plates measure 13 x 10 inches and are in excellent condition. Exterior paperboard portfolio is heavily torn at the flap and lightly soiled overall.
Photos are of the portfolio and prints we have here at Barbed Wire Books. Please don't hesitate to contact Barbed Wire Books with any questions.

Paris: Maeght Editeur, 1972. Book. Illus. by Joan Miro. Very Good. Hardcover. Signed by Illustrator(s). 1st Edition. Loose sheets in cover and cloth covered box. The complete set of 3 etchings with aquatint in color and 2 carborandom etchings on one folded sheet: one printed in black and the opposite sheet printed in white. One color etching has a 11 cm. closed tear which has been professionally repaired but is still visible (see or ask for images). Poem in French by Andre Frenaud printed on Bristol paper. Text pages are preceded by printed color metallic paper representing mirrors. Original cover with four folded flaps and a collage from colored-paper cut-outs. Grey, cloth-covered, box with white and silver lettering on spine. Published as a tribute to Jeroen Bosch. SIGNED by both Miro and Frenaud on the colophon page. From a limited edition of 225 copies this is number 7. The cloth of the portfolio box has wear to corners. 46,5 x 32,5 cm..

Paris: Editions d'Art Charles Moreau, 1930. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Set of 27 (of 40) original color pochoirs by Sonia Delaunay. Printed on wove paper. The pochoirs measure 32,3 x 24,6 cm. Loose sheets as issued. Full margins, very good impressions. Double page title page. Original portfolio boards with printed cover. Light wear and light soiling to portfolio. We are happy to provide more information/photographs on request. .

Paris: Maeght Editeur, 1970. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover in Slipcase. Near Fine. Loose leaves in illustrated wrappers as issued, housed in publisher's light blue chemise and slipcase. Printed on velin de Lana, folio, pp. 30. With 2 original colour double-page lithographs by the artist and 6 after. One of 150 copies, signed by Joan Miró at the colophon. CONDITION REPORT: Slipcase: Minor sunning at margins, front and back. Small chip to fabric at one upper corner. Microscopic chip to fabric at front panel near upper corner left. VG. Chemise: upper cover bowing. One very small chip to each spine tip i.e. loss of blue fabric. Finger mark to upper cover. VG. Contents: One single spot to the upper margin of the first four pages (artwork not affected). Otherwise excellent, Fine.

There thosands of book on the life of Abraham Lincoln. This ten volumes are RARE AND HISTORICAL. "This has full and Authorized Record of his Private life and Public career. By his two private secretaries. John G. Nicolay and John Hay. With the assistance of Robert Todd Lincoln and the private papers and manuscripts in his possession."Rare Photographs, Maps, Private and Official Papers in Facsimilie.
The ten volumes are in very good shape. Vol. 6 has a slight tare on the top of the spine. The insie papes are all in good condition. This collection is a treasue of American History.

Paris: L.I. (Louis Icart), 1940. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Published under the direction of Charles Meunier with the etchings of Louis Icart, printed in intaglio by French master printer Manuel Robbe. One of only 4 copies, on Japon, with extra suites of the 1st state proofs and the 2nd state proofs and the the original copper plate used for the etching on page 17. Numbered from II to V. This is copy number IV. From a total edition of 147. With 16 drypoint engravings printed in color by Louis Icart of which 5 full page and 11 in-text. The 32 full page 1st and 2nd state proofs are printed in black. All prints protected by tissue guards. Loose folded sheets in wrappers with title in gold. In publishers marbled chemise and slipcase. 28 text pages. Sheets measure 28,5 x 21,5 cm. Extremely rare copy with the extra suites and the original copper plate. Lightest wear to corner tips of slipcase. A very fine copy in collectors condition. .

Paris: L.I. (Louis Icart), 1940. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Pierre Louys adaptation of the Greek myth of Leda and the Swan. One of only 4 copies, on Japon, with extra suites of the 1st state proofs and the 2nd state proofs and the original copper plate used for the etching on page 7. Numbered from II to V. This is copy number IV. From a total edition of 147. With 16 drypoint engravings printed in blue by Louis Icart of which 5 full page and 11 in-text. The etchings were printed by French masterprinter Manuel Robbe. The 32 full page 1st and 2nd state proofs are printed in black. All prints protected by tissue guards. Loose folded sheets in wrappers with silver title. In publishers marbled chemise and slipcase. 23 text pages. Sheets measure 29 x 21,5 cm. Extremely rare copy with the extra suites and the original copper plate. Spine of chemise a bit sun faded, lightest wear to corner tips of slipcase. A very fine copy in collectors condition. .

Exceptionally rare early thaumatrope collection. The set is complete with 24 discs housed in the publisher's box. Each disc has hand-colored engravings and tied silk strings. Distributed on the cusps of the Georgian and Victorian eras by Alphonse Giroux, Paris, 7 rue du Coq Saint-Honoré. In remarkable antique condition with astonishingly vivid colors and all strings attached.
Subject Matter
The collection includes an interpretation of Henry Fuseli's painting "The Nightmare" (1782) with a woman in a vivid green gown, sleeping on a chaise, a demon perched upon her breast. Also, Harlequin (or Arlequin), the theatrical devil, is depicted dancing. (A reference to Armand d'Artois' "folie-vaudeville" Le Sultan du Havre, and reminiscent of Charles Malo's Almanach des Spectacles.) There is also a classic depiction of Napoleon and of Aesop's vanity tale Fox and Crow. Represented fashions span eras and nationalities (see, for example, the courting couple in possibly Regency Era costume; masquerade lady; sword… Read More

Artist book in the "International mail art event and simultaneous exhibitions in three cities--NYC, Denver, Seattle." Presented in 1990 with Women's Studio Workshop (NY) in an edition of 60, "distributed to 50 people around the world in the fields of politics, art, the media, science, education, and religion who held positions on both sides" (Sollod Studio, 2023).
A unique and provocative piece of American political history, art activism, third-wave feminism, and the continued struggle for human rights and reproductive freedom. Owned by a selection of world leaders and policy and public-opinion influencers* (see the complete distribution list below), this artifact is scarcely offered for purchase. As relevant now as ever, this exceptionally rare volume is an exhilarating addition to any collection.
This is the signed artist's proof. Twenty-four accordion-fold leaves bound in cloth cover boards. Lithography, relief, and hand-coloring printing methods with Bembo typeface on Rives heavyweight paper.
27 x… Read More

Paris: Editions Argillet, 1968. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Signed by Illustrator(s). Loose sheets in wrapper, chemise and clamshell box. Clamshell box with gilt embossed illustration on front cover and gilt titles on spine. Chemise with gilt signature of Dali on front cover. Wrapper repeating the illustration on the box in blindstamp. With 18 original engravings in black and white by Salvador Dali of which 10 full page and 8 smaller etchings (7 out of tekst and 1 in text). The 10 full page engravings with the blindstamped signature of Dali in the margin. All etchings protected by tissue guards. Hand signed in pencil by Dali on the limitation page also containing the publisher's stamp and Dali's blindstamped signature. Limited edition of 299 copies printed by the Presses du Palais Royal. This is number 136 of 165 copies printed on Arches blanc. Sheets measure 38,3 x 28,5 cm. Box 40,5 x 30,5 cm. Very fine, collectible copy..

Maastricht: [A.A.M. Stols] , 1933. Book. Illus. by John Buckland Wright. Very Good. Soft cover. 1st Edition. Original blue paper wrappers with printed label on front cover. In custom made cloth clamshell box. With 11 wood engravings by Buckland Wright, printed on Japanese paper. In this particular copy the wood engravings are tipped in on the pages which is unusual. As this copy is inscribed by John Buckland Wright it might well have been a (proof) copy for the artist. The illustrations represent female figures engraved with a single clever line. The colophon merely states: "From a friend of the illustrator and printer". Inscribed on the colophon page by John Buckland Wright to the Dutch poet and critic Jan Greshoff. JBW came in contact with the publisher Stols through Jan Greshoff in 1929. He engraved Greshoff's portrait for his collection of poems that was published in 1934. Privately printed by Stols for the collector Baron Emile van der Borch van Verwolde. This is the first edition limited to 50… Read More