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Michener, James A (SIGNED). Facing East. Maecenas Press Random House, NY, 1970.
Price: US$124.50 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: some VERY LIGHT soil to the front cove, signed twice by Michener and Levine
Seller: Robert S. Brooks, Bookseller, Bristol, WI, U.S.A.
Michener, James and Jack Levine (Illus. ). Facing East. Maecenas Press/Random House, NY, 1970.
Price: US$124.99 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Oversized limited edition clamshell portfolio with everything complete. Signed by Michener and Levine. Four original lithographs and 54 watercolors, gouaches and drawings, plus all pages of text. Fine condition contents in near fine clamshell box (hint of soil. ) ; Elephant Folio 23" tall; Signed by Author
Seller: curtis paul books, inc., Northridge, CA, U.S.A.
James A. Michener & Jack Levine. Facing East. Maecenas Press, 1970.
Price: US$125.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Hardbound, no dust jacket. Housed within white silk box with leather clasp. Signed by Jack Levine & James A. Michener on inside cover of box & again on the portfolio limitation page. 1st edition. Slipcase shows age darkening & staining. Laid in lithographs & sketch book very good. Portfolio #1915/2500. [ Oversize. Contact for overseas shipping quote.]
Seller: Black Cat Books, Shelter Island, NY, U.S.A.
James Michener, Jack Levine. Facing East. Random House/Maecenas Press, 1970.
Price: US$140.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Elephant folio, Levine sketchbook in a white moire silk portfolio with a black leather clasp. Housed with the lithographs and woodcuts in a white moire silk box, also witih a black leather clasp. Limited to 2500 numbered copies, signed twice by both Michener and Levine. A bit of very light soiling to the box, otherwise quite fresh.
Seller: Dunaway Books, St. Louis, MO, U.S.A.
Price: US$150.00 + shipping
Description: Expressive sketches and watercolors by Levine accompanied by Michener's text. Signed by Levine and Michener on inside of box and on limitation page. #2299 of 2500 copies Near fine with a faint stain on flap of linen chemise. Contents in pristine condition
Seller: Weller Book Works, A.B.A.A., Salt Lake City, UT, U.S.A.
James Michener, Jack Levine. Facing East. Maecenas Press (Random House), New York, NY, 1970.
Price: US$150.00 + shipping
Description: Book is also signed by author. Limited, numbered edition (1741/2500).
Seller: Hennessey + Ingalls, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
James Michener, Jack Levine. Facing East. Maecenas Press (Random House), New York, 1970.
Price: US$150.00 + shipping
Description: number 852 of 2500 signed limited editions. Double signed by James Michener & Jack Levine
Seller: Westsider Rare & Used Books Inc., New York, NY, U.S.A.
Levine, Jack and James A Michener. Facing East. Random House/Maecenas Press, New York, 1970.
Price: US$150.00 + shipping
Description: 1 large silken portfolio w/ vinyl belt enclosure that contains over-sized loose text sheets & 4 lithographs. 1 flexible leather, decorative portfolio containing 54 loose plates of sketches & watercolors. A wonderful copy of Jack Levine and James Michener's ambitious collaboration. Housed in its original cardboard box-case. Signed by Both Levine and Michener. Photo is from a previous copy from our collection. Like New (an unopened copy removed from it's original shipping box to inspect. a few light blotches foxing to opening portfolio; overall, an untouched copy)
Seller: Mullen Books, ABAA, Marietta, PA, U.S.A.
Michener, James & Jack Levine. Facing East. Maecenas Press (Random House), New York, 1970.
Price: US$195.00 + shipping
Description: Printed booklet of XXXII pages. 48 x 31 cm. One of 2500 copies. Folding box inside cover signed by James A. Michener and Jack Levine. Four full page color lithographs after Hokusai signed in stone by the artist and printed on Rives Paper. Lacks the additional 54 watercolor, gauches and drawings. The above in a cream portfolio with a black cloth tie and is housed in the original white cardboard box case, also with a matching black cloth tie noted on cover as "Cut." Orig. white box slightly soiled, the cream portfolio is fine
Seller: Royoung Bookseller, Inc. ABAA, Ardsley, NY, U.S.A.
Michener, James A. ; Jack Levine. Facing East. Maecenas Press. Random House, EB, 1970.
Price: US$200.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Porfolio. Elefant Folio. Random House/Maecenas Press, New York, 1970. 1 large silken portfolio w/ vinyl belt enclosure that contains over-sized loose text sheets & 4 lithographs. 1 flexible leather, decorative portfolio containing 54 loose plates of sketches & watercolors with one original woodcut on Japanese vellum. #1447 of an edition of 2500, signed by James Michener and Jack Levine on the limitation page. Housed in a silk moire box, Boards have shelf-wear present to the extremities ( somewhat smudged, with faux-leather strap torn near the velcro). No ownership marks present. Images free from marks. Tissues guards mostly present with one or two missing. A magnificent portfolio of loose plates, measuring 19.5 by 13 inches. With four original lithographs signed in the stone, one original woodcut on Japanese vellum, and 54 watercolors, gouaches and drawings printed by phototype and colored by hand in pochoir. EB
Seller: Last Exit Books, Charlottesville, VA, U.S.A.
Michener, James A. and Jack Levine. Facing East. Maecenas Press / Random House, 1970.
Price: US$225.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: Limited Edition: no. 1019 of 2500 copies, signed by both author Michener and artist Levine, TWICE. Fine condition overall. Two folios (Parts One and Two) housed in a custom-built clamshell box made of beige-watered silk with a black leather strap and holder. Gilt lettering on spine of the box. Some very light soiling to and soiling of the outer cover along edges. Part One comprises unbound leaves and four full-color lithographic plates in a beige- watered silk folio with black leather strap and holder. Part Two comprises unbound leaves with facsimiles of sketches in black and white and color in an unlined black Morocco leather folder. Glassine leaves are laid in between each facsimile.Part One: xxxii (text) (4 (colophons)). Part Two: unpaginated, but 54 pp. Box measures 20? x 13 1/2.? Each folio measures 13? x 19 1/4.? The box and the folios and their leaves are very clean and intact.The following is the text from one of the colophons: ?The 1500 De Luxe portfolios of this limited edition, numbered from 1 to 2500, were individually signed by the author and the artist. In addition, sixteen portfolios marked from A to P are the property of the author and the artist. Several portfolios marks H.C. were printed for the publishers and their collaborators. The four original lithographs, signed in the stone by the artist, were pulled on Rives paper. The text, hand-set in Caslon de Corps 24, and the original woodcuts, were printed on Arches paper. The original ?Hors-Texte? woodcut was pulled on Kawanaka Japanese vellum paper. The fifty-four watercolors, gouaches and drawings from the sketchbook by Jack Levine were printed by Phototype and Pochoir processes on Ingres paper. From two to forty colors were hand-brushed on each.? The leaves within the silk folio detail Levine?s travels to Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Cambodia, San Francisco, and Hawaii.Produced with a pronounced degree of lavishness. Gift-quality inside and out.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.
Seller: Structure, Verses, Agency Books, Spray, OR, U.S.A.
Price: US$275.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: This Deluxe Limited Edition Portfolio is hand SIGNED twice by both Jack Levine and James Michener in the colophon and on the inside of the clameshell box; limited edition of 2500 numbered copies (this is # 1552); frist edition of these two portfolios; Part 1: Text by James A. Michener; illustrated with original woodcuts by Jack Levine; printed on Arches paper; the original "hors-texte" woodcut is printed on Japanese vellum paper, with 4 original lithographs signed in the plate by the artist, printed on Rives paper, loose - as issued - in a white silk portfolio with leather fastener. Part 2: The Sketchbook; with 54 watercolors, gouaches and drawings printed in phototype and pochoir processes on Ingres paper, from 2 to 40 colors were hand-brushed on each, in leather portfoko, Size: Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall; housed together in a white silk clamshell box with leather fastener; a few tiny creases to some of the tissue guards, just a little rubbing to clamshell box and almost invisible to the front and about 3 very thin and tiny marks to the back; otherwise the portfolios, text and plates in VERY GOOD COND. (*Extra Postage Required because of the large & heavy size)
Seller: DR Fine Arts, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Michener, James and Jack Levine (illus.). FACING EAST. Maecenas Press/Random House: NY, 1970.
Price: US$287.50 + shipping
Description: Woodcuts and lithographs by Jack Levine, 20 x 13.5", text and lithos in a watered silk chemise, sketchbook in leather wallet, publisher's silk folding case, and original cardboard case. LIMITED TO 2500 NUMBERED SETS, DOUBLE SIGNED BY MICHENER AND LEVINE.
Seller: John K King Used & Rare Books, Detroit, MI, U.S.A.
Michener, James and Jack Levine (illus.). FACING EAST. Maecenas Press/Random House: NY, 1970.
Price: US$287.50 + shipping
Description: Woodcuts and lithographs by Jack Levine, 20 x 13.5", text and lithos in a watered silk chemise, sketchbook in leather wallet, publisher's silk folding case, and original cardboard case. LIMITED TO 2500 NUMBERED SETS, DOUBLE SIGNED BY MICHENER AND LEVINE.
Seller: John K King Used & Rare Books, Detroit, MI, U.S.A.
Michener, James and Jack Levine (illus.). FACING EAST. Maecenas Press/Random House: NY, 1970.
Price: US$287.50 + shipping
Description: Woodcuts and lithographs by Jack Levine, 20 x 13.5", text and lithos in a watered silk chemise, sketchbook in leather wallet, publisher's silk folding case, and original cardboard case. LIMITED TO 2500 NUMBERED SETS, DOUBLE SIGNED BY MICHENER AND LEVINE.
Seller: John K King Used & Rare Books, Detroit, MI, U.S.A.
Price: US$297.58 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: Signed by James Michener and Paul Levine. Fine condition. Folded sheets and plates laid loose in portfolios; plates in the sketchbook are interleaved. Illustrations include four original lithographs printed by Bank Street Atelier, New York, original woodcuts and an "hors-texte" woodcut printed by Fequet et Baudier, Paris. The "sketchbook" comprises 54 watercolors, gouaches, and drawings printed by phototypie and pochoir processes by Daniel Jacomet, Paris."The 2500 de luxe portfolios of this limited edition, numbered 1 to 2500, were individually signed by the author and the artist. In addition, sixteen portfolios marked from A to P are the property of the author and the artist. Several portfolios marked H.C. were printed for the publishers and their collaborators . This edition printed in New York and Paris"--Portfolio I, p. [xxxiii] and [xxxv].The case and first portfolio are fashioned of white-silk-covered boards and fastened with wide, limp black-leather ties. The second portfolio is limp black leather. I. text by James A. Michener ; original lithographs and woodcuts by Jack Levine ; II. sketchbook by Jack Levine. This is an oversized or heavy book that requires additional postage for international delivery outside of Canada and the US.
Seller: Sequitur Books, Boonsboro, MD, U.S.A.
Michener, James A. and Jack Levine. Facing East.. Maecenas Press/Random House, New York, 1970.
Price: US$300.00 + shipping
Description: Signed limited edition of this work by the award-winning author, signed by James Michener and illustrator Jack Levine. Folio, original cloth. lithographs and woodcuts by Jack Levine enclosed in a silk covered clamshell box with a large belt-like closure on the front cover. Fine in a near fine slipcase.
Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.
Michener, James A.. Facing East. Maecenas Press, NY, 1970.
Price: US$328.50 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Clamshell 20 X 13 inches containing Part I: text by Michener and original lithographs and woodcuts by Levine, and Part II: Sketchbook by Levine. Part I is contained in a watered silk or taffeta-lined binder. Part II is in a black leather envelope, both parts further protected in the clamshell. This is #759 of 2500 copies. Signatures of the author and artist appear in bold pen on the inside of the clamshell and on Part I, as well. Very Fine condition.
Seller: Coastal Books, Wilmington, NC, U.S.A.
Price: US$331.26 + shipping
Description: Part I: Text by James A. Michener, illustrated with original woodcuts by Jack Levine; printed on Arches paper, the original 'hors-texte'(un-numbered) coloured woodcut, is printed on Japanese vellum, with 4 original lithographs signed in the plate by the artist. It is printed on Rives paper, loose as issued, in an off-white watered silk portfolio with black leather fastener. Part II: The Sketchbook; with 54 watercolours, gouaches and drawings printed in phototype and pochoir processes on Ingres paper, from 2 - 40 colours were hand-brushed on each. Contained in a full black leather portfolio. The clam-shell box is showing signs of wear, the cloth is wearing at the head and tail of spine and some water marks are visible, also the leather fastener is chipped and a little creased, however, internally this is a fine copy. An elephant folio - approximately 51 x 23.5cm. Number 2098 of the Deluxe Limited Edition Portfolio of 2500 copies, this copy is hand signed twice by both Levine and Michener in the colophon and on the inside of the clamshell box.
Seller: Asia Bookroom ANZAAB/ILAB, Canberra, ACT, Australia
Price: US$358.17 + shipping
Description: 2 portfolios in a case. The case and first portfolio are fashioned of white-silk-covered boards and fastened with wide, limp black-leather ties. The second portfolio is limp black leather. Fine in all aspects and still in the publisher's protective box. Individually SIGNED by the author and the artist; 1 pages; Limited Edition: one of only 2500 numbered de luxe portfolios. Subjects: Art, American--Japanese influences. Japan--Pictorial works. Form/Genre: Lithographs--New York--1970. Woodcuts--France--Paris--1970. Pochoir prints--France--Paris--1970 5 Kg.
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
Price: US$358.17 + shipping
Description: 2 portfolios in a case. The case and first portfolio are fashioned of white-silk-covered boards and fastened with wide, limp black-leather ties. The second portfolio is limp black leather. Fine in all aspects and still in the publisher's protective box. ; 1 pages; This edition of 2500 (each numbered) de luxe portfolios are individually signed by the author and the artist. Subjects: Art, American--Japanese influences. Japan--Pictorial works. Form/Genre: Lithographs--New York--1970. Woodcuts--France--Paris--1970. Pochoir prints--France--Paris--1970. 5 Kg.
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
Price: US$358.17 + shipping
Description: 2 portfolios in a case. The case and first portfolio are fashioned of white-silk-covered boards and fastened with wide, limp black-leather ties. The second portfolio is limp black leather. Fine in all aspects and still in the publisher's protective box. Scans, images etc. and additional bibliographical material available on request.; 1 pages; This edition of 2500 (each numbered) de luxe portfolios are individually signed by the author and the artist. Subjects: Art, American--Japanese influences. Japan--Pictorial works. Form/Genre: Lithographs--New York--1970. Woodcuts--France--Paris--1970. Pochoir prints--France--Paris--1970. 5 Kg.
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
Price: US$395.00 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: As new limited numbered signed (2x by both Levine and Michener) edition in original shipping box, looks unread. oversized and overweight. Please email for photos. Larger books or sets may require additional shipping charges. Books sent via US Postal
Seller: Griffin Books, Stamford, CT, U.S.A.
Price: US$400.00 + shipping
Description: 2 portfolios in a case. The case and first portfolio are fashioned of white-silk-covered boards and fastened with wide, limp black-leather ties. The second portfolio is limp black leather. Fine in all aspects and still in the publisher's protective box. Individually SIGNED by the author and the artist; 1 pages; Limited Edition: one of only 2500 numbered de luxe portfolios. Subjects: Art, American--Japanese influences. Japan--Pictorial works. Form/Genre: Lithographs--New York--1970. Woodcuts--France--Paris--1970. Pochoir prints--France--Paris--1970 5 Kg.
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$400.00 + shipping
Description: 2 portfolios in a case. The case and first portfolio are fashioned of white-silk-covered boards and fastened with wide, limp black-leather ties. The second portfolio is limp black leather. Fine in all aspects and still in the publisher's protective box. ; 1 pages; This edition of 2500 (each numbered) de luxe portfolios are individually signed by the author and the artist. Subjects: Art, American--Japanese influences. Japan--Pictorial works. Form/Genre: Lithographs--New York--1970. Woodcuts--France--Paris--1970. Pochoir prints--France--Paris--1970. 5 Kg.
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$400.00 + shipping
Description: 2 portfolios in a case. The case and first portfolio are fashioned of white-silk-covered boards and fastened with wide, limp black-leather ties. The second portfolio is limp black leather. Fine in all aspects and still in the publisher's protective box. Scans, images etc. and additional bibliographical material available on request.; 1 pages; This edition of 2500 (each numbered) de luxe portfolios are individually signed by the author and the artist. Subjects: Art, American--Japanese influences. Japan--Pictorial works. Form/Genre: Lithographs--New York--1970. Woodcuts--France--Paris--1970. Pochoir prints--France--Paris--1970. 5 Kg.
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
James Michener and Jack Levine. Facing East. Maecenas Press, New York, 1970.
Price: US$400.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Maecenas Press, Random House, N.Y. 1970, 1970. Cloth Hardback. Book Condition: Very Good. Limited/Numbered. This Deluxe Limited Edition Portfolio is hand SIGNED twice by both Jack Levine and James Michener in the colophon and on the inside of the clameshell box; limited edition of 2500 numbered copies (this is # 1552); frist edition of these two portfolios; Part 1: Text by James A. Michener; illustrated with original woodcuts by Jack Levine; printed on Arches paper; the original "hors-texte" woodcut is printed on Japanese vellum paper, with 4 original lithographs signed in the plate by the artist, printed on Rives paper, loose - as issued - in a white silk portfolio with leather fastener. Part 2: The Sketchbook; with 54 watercolors, gouaches and drawings printed in phototype and pochoir processes on Ingres paper, from 2 to 40 colors were hand-brushed on each, in leather portfoko, Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall; housed together in a white silk clamshell box with leather fastener; a few tiny creases to some of the tissue guards Size: Elephant Folio
Seller: Hirschfeld Galleries, Saint Louis, MO, U.S.A.
Price: US$450.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Signed. A sumptuous portfolio of Levine's art and Michener's text. SIGNED by both. The clamshell box has signs of wear and discoloration, but the inside is as new. Green Apple Books and Music, Publisher Weekly's Bookstore of the Year 2014, has been San Francisco's favorite independent bookseller since 1967! Shipping costs on oversize / international orders will reflect actual shipping charges and may be more than quoted by ABE. We will need to contact you with true shipping costs and ask for authorization before adjusting cost.
Seller: Green Apple Books and Music, san francisco, CA, U.S.A.
Price: US$450.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Elephant Folio. Limited Edition of 2500 Signed copies, of which this is copy no.2062. SIGNED twice by James A. Michener and Jack Levine on the inside of the clam shell box and on the colophon page leaf. Includes two portfolios: I. Text by James A. Michener, original lithographs and woodcuts by Jack Levine. II. Sketchbook by Jack Levine. The four original lithographs, signed in stone by the artist, were pulled on Rives Paper. The text, hand-set in Caslon de Corps 24, and the original woodcuts were printed on Arches Paper. The original "Hors-Texte" woodcut was pulled on Kawanaka Japanese Vellum paper. The fifty-four watercolors, gouaches and drawings from the sketchbook by Jack Levine were printed by Phototypie and Pochoir processes on Ingres Paper. Minor shelfwear. Clamshell Box remains housed in original white carboard boxcase. Volume is in Near Fine condition.
Seller: Russian Hill Bookstore, San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.
Michener James A and Jack Levine. Facing East. Maecenas Press, Random House, New York, 1970.
Price: US$500.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Facing East by James A. Michener and Jack Levine. Item Description: Maecenas Press, Random House, N.Y. 1970,1970. Cloth Hardback. Book Condition: Very Good. Limited/Numbered. This Deluxe Limited Edition Portfolio is hand SIGNED twice by both Jack Levine and James Michener in the colophon and on the inside of the clamshell box; limited edition of 2500 numbered copies (this is # 933); first edition of these two portfolios; Part 1: Text by James A. Michener; illustrated with original woodcuts by Jack Levine; printed on Arches paper; the original "hors-texte" woodcut is printed on Japanese vellum paper, with 4 original lithographs signed in the plate by the artist, printed on Rives paper, loose - as issued - in a white silk portfolio with leather fastener. Part 2: The Sketchbook; with 54 gouaches and drawings printed in phototype and pochoir processes on Ingres paper, from 2 to 40 colors were hand-brushed on each, in portfolio, Size: Elephant Folio - over 15" - 23" tall; housed together in a white silk clamshell box with leather fastener. Inventory #22-011. Price: $500
Seller: Discovery Bay Old Books ABAA, ILAB, Brentwood, CA, U.S.A.
Michener, James A.. Facing East. Maecenas Press, Random House, New York:, 1970.
Price: US$550.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: One of 2500 copies SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR AND ARTIST. Original Lithographs and Woodcuts by Levine including 2 portfolios housed in a white moire silk portfolio with black leather clasp. Some light soiling to case otherwise a fine and beautiful set.
Seller: Quaker Hill Books, Redding, CT, U.S.A.