Description: First Papers of Surrealism Title: First Papers of Surrealism Publication: New York: Coordinating Council of French Relief Societies, Inc., 1942. Description: Marcel Duchamp, Andre Breton. Original wraps. A clean, well-preserved copy of the uncommon original catalogue based on the October-November 1942 exhibition at New York's 451 Madison Avenue. The covers (including the 5 bullet holes at the rear panel) famously designed by Marcel Duchamp. Crisp and sharp and VG+ to Near Fine in its pictorial wrappers. The show was sponsored by such high-powered patrons as Peggy Guggenheim, Sidney Janis, Walter Arensberg, Katherine Dreier, Pierre Matisse, Elsa Schiaparelli, etc., and the Foreword was written by Sidney Janis. The show included a remarkable line-up of Surrealists (the greatest yet to come to New York), including Matta, Luis Bunuel, Max Ernst, Andre Breton, Leonora Carrington, Alfred Jarry, De Chirico, Morris Hirshfield, Victor Brauner, Kurt Seligmann, Calder, Duchamp, Yves Tanguy, Andre Masson, Kate Sage, Robert Motherwell et al. The first major show in NYC devoted exclusively to the "Surrealists" Very Good +. Seller ID: 19350 Subject: ArtAppledore Books Waccabuc, NY We offer an eclectic selection, specializing in childrens, art, photography, literature, history, chess, sports and more. Guarantee We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA) and we stand behind what we offer for sale. Any item may be returned for any reason within 30 days of receipt. Shipping All books shipped to US destinations are sent US Post Office Media Mail. Delivery typically takes a week, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Faster shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will send you a prompt refund, once the actual shipping costs are known. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 1100 USD
Location: Waccabuc, New York
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Illustrator: Marcel Duchamp, Andre Breton
Publisher: Coordinating Council of French Relief Societies, Inc
Year Printed: 1942
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
