Description: An Alphabestiary Author: Ciardi, John Title: An Alphabestiary Publication: New York: Touchstone, 1966 Edition: First edition Description: Hebald, Milton. Hardcover. No text. Large folio, 53 x 38 cm. Limited edition, copy 79 of 100, signed by John Ciardi, with twenty-six poems by Ciardi, [one for each letter of the alphabet] and twenty-six original signed lithographs in black and white and color. The lithographs were printed by the "Il Torcoliere" workshop, Rome. Martin Elting Hebald, more noted for his sculpture contributes his alphabetical vision, each lithograph housed in separate, individual portfolios. Interior contents fresh, bright. and clean. Hebald created a series of pieces in 1960 featuring representations of the Zodiac on the exterior of the Pan American World Airways Worldport at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. In Zurich, Hebald was commissioned to do a life sized, full figure portrait of James Joyce, for Joyce's tomb. He also made a bust of British novelist Anthony Burgess. Laid-in the publisher prospectus for the title, and a summary biography of Hebald. Wear at tray-case front cover joints, light cover soiling. Folios as issued laid-in green cloth tray-case. Very good. Seller ID: 19033 Subject: Book Arts, Literature, Modern Art, Poetry, Sculpture Royoung Bookseller We are ABAA [Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America] & ILAB [International League of Antiquarian Booksellers] members, specializing in General Antiquarian, Book Arts, Architecture, Literature, Travel and Natural History. The purchase of individual items and book collections are also a priority. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Location: Ardsley, New York
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Author: Ciardi, John
Illustrator: Hebald, Milton
Publisher: Touchstone
Year Printed: 1966
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
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