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Published by Associated American Artists, New York, 1970
Seller: Jeff Hirsch Books, ABAA, Wadsworth, IL, U.S.A.
First Edition
First edition. Softcover. Introduction by Sylvan Cole Jr. Includes 66 black and white illustrations. A near fine copy in wrappers with laid in errata slip.
Published by Associated American Artists, New York, NY, 1970
Seller: Bookworks, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
Book Signed
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. SIGNED by Joseph Hirsch with brief inscription on half title page. Bright and tightly bound with a few slight marks on the cover, otherwise fine. The contents clean with a penciled note on p. 33 along with the publishers errata card laid in. Signed by Author(s).
Hirsch, Joseph (illustrator). (Hirsch, Joseph). THE GRAPHIC WORK OF JOSPEH HIRSCH by Sylvan Cole. Associated American Artists, NY, 1970. 4to., wraps, 66 works illustrated and described. Fine.
Location:159 66 prints, each reproduced on its own sheet, with facing catalog description. Some of these are literally (sexually) "graphic". A handsome blue wrapper with some sunning to and near spine (title still clear). Else VG, crisp, clean, like new. 159.
Published by New York: Associated American Artists, 1969-1970, 1970
Seller: Cole & Contreras / Sylvan Cole Gallery, Sitges, BCN, Spain
First Edition Signed
A COMPLETE DELUXE SET, IN FINE CONDITION. This is a charming suite of six color lithographs (Cole 61-66), many playfully erotic, each justified and signed in pencil by Hirsch. From a total edition of 145 suites, all printed on fine BFK Rives paper, this is ONE OF FIVE HORS-COMMERCE SETS WITH AN ADDITIONAL SET OF THE LITHOGRAPHS PRINTED IN BLACK, ALSO JUSTIFIED AND SIGNED IN PENCIL BY HIRSCH. Additionally signed by Hirsch on the limitation page. This is furthermore an outstanding association copy, WITH A SIGNED PRESENTATION INSCRIPTION FROM HIRSCH TO "LILYAN AND SYLVAN". Sylvan Cole (1918-2005) was the most important dealer in American prints of his (or any) generation, and as the director of Associated American Artists published thousands of prints, including this suite. He also compiled several catalogues raisonnes, including the one of Hirsch's prints. "Lilyan" was Cole's second wife. Since each of the prints is signed, virtually all copies of this suite have been broken up. This copy is complete because it remained in Cole's private collection from the time Hirsch presented it to him until Cole died. Large folio. FINE AND BRIGHT WITH NO DEFECTS. In the original (very slightly worn) cloth folding case. A unique, important, and impressive item. IMPORTANT NOTE: During March, 2006, hundreds of prints represented as being from "the Sylvan Cole collection" were sold at public auction. In fact, ALL of these items were from his leftover gallery inventory, not his private collection. As far as I know, the few items I offer from Sylvan's collection are the ONLY items anywhere on the market which are actually from his private collection (which he kept in his apartment, not his gallery). I acquired them all directly from Sylvan (my uncle), mainly in spring, 2005.