Item Details
Duty-Free Desiderata [Artist Book].
Aurora, NY: Sierras Press, 2000. Limited Edition [Deluxe]. Hardcover. The colophon is slightly unclear, presented here is #2 of 10 “deluxe” copies issued in a case (of 30 numbered copies, "with an additional 15 for the bookmakers") signed by author & artist.
The drawings were printed from magnesium plates and coated with beeswax, lending them a translu- cent vellum-like glow. Text of each page within blindstamped square frame. Title page calligraphy by Jerry Kelly. Impeccably printed by Webb and Michael Russem. Bound by Webb and Peter Verheyen. Fine in Fine Drop-Spine Archival Box. Tight, bright, and unmarred. Quarter vellum, French-fold, white paper boards, oatmeal cloth & cranberry linen dropspine case. Square 4to. 16 leaves. Illus. (color and b/w). Signed limited edition, this being 2 of a total of 45 [see note below]. Signed by the author and artist. Item #12329
Price: $2,000.00