Ursus Rare Books 3 Catalog Lot Livres d’Artistes 20th Century Book Arts

About this book

Three vintage specialist catalogs from Ursus Rare Books of New York, offered together as a matched book-arts and rare-book reference lot.

Included:

1. Ursus Rare Book Catalogue 276
Illustrated specialist rare-book dealer catalog.

2. Ursus XXth Century
A visually distinctive Ursus catalog focused on 20th-century material.

3. List 55: Livres d’Artistes
Ursus Rare Books, New York, 1994. A specialist catalog devoted to livres d’artistes / artist books. Bibliographic records confirm the 1994 publication, and a current dealer describes the catalog as containing 92 books. (Google Books)

Ursus Rare Books was established in New York in 1972 and specializes in important illustrated books, artist books, art and architecture, fine bindings, and rare books. The firm remains an exhibitor at the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair, where its specialties are listed as architecture, illustrated books, and livres d’artistes. (Ursus Books)

Together these three catalogs make a useful reference group for collectors interested in artist books, illustrated books, modern art publishing, fine press, rare-book dealing, and the history of the antiquarian book trade.

Best fit for: rare-book collectors, booksellers, bibliophiles, book artists, bookbinders, librarians, researchers, and collectors of livres d’artistes.

Three matched vintage Ursus Rare Books catalogs, including the 1994 Livres d’Artistes specialist list.

Condition: Very Good overall. Light normal shelf and handling wear may be present. Covers remain attractive and bindings appear sound. Interiors appear clean from the pages checked. See photos for full condition details.

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