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by Ford, Charles Henri
- Used
- near fine
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Very Good+
- Seller
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
Athens, Greece: Printed by Vassily Papachrysanthou/ A New View Book, 1966. First Edition, Limited Issue. Near Fine/Very Good+. Copy #XXX of 100 Hors de Commerce copies. Signed by Ford on title page in blue sharpie and inscribed to former owner, "For All-Star Stan / from his rooter / Charles Henri / Xania / 6.x.67." First edition. Unpaginated. Oversize illustrated paper covered boards. Near Fine with bumped corners and exposed tips in Very Good+ original jacket with some edge wear, spine sunning, and a closed tear. In chipped stiff clear wraps that may or may not be original.
A collection of "poster poems"-- concrete poetry printed on large sheets of paper in various colors, surreal collages of images and text mimicking ads and pop culture. A rare issue of an acclaimed artist book, not often found in jacket.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140937365
- Title
- Spare Parts
- Author
- Ford, Charles Henri
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, Limited Issue
- Publisher
- Printed by Vassily Papachrysanthou/ A New View Book
- Place of Publication
- Athens, Greece
- Date Published
- 1966
- Keywords
- poster poems, concrete poetry, avant garde
- Bookseller catalogs
- Poetry; Art;
Terms of Sale
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2010
Portland, Oregon
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
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