The Book Stripped Bare: A Survey of Books by 20th Century Artists and Writers
Hempstead, Long Island, NY: Hofstra University, 1973. First Edition. Stiff Printed Wrap. 8vo. Pp. [24]. Illustrated with black & white photo reproductions. Beige laid paper wrap, title printed in black, saddle stapled. Small erosion the size of a US quarter, with small perforation on front cover. Laid in clipping dated 12/5/1955 New York Times obituary for Alvin Lustig. Very Good. Item #5864
Illustrated catalog for the September - October 1973 exhibition at the Emily Lowe Gallery and Hofstra University Library of works selected from the personal collection of Noonday and Meridian publisher Arthur A. Cohen and graphic artist Elaine Lustig Cohen, supplemented with works from the Fine Arts Library at Hofstra University. The Cohens were just establishing the antiquarian book store Ex Libris in their home. Text includes "Autobiographical Notes on a Collection" by Cohen, a scholarly essay by Susi R. Bloch, notes, and list of the 113 works exhibited.
Preserved in a clear archival sleeve with acid-free backing.
Price: $45.00