Weber, Max (Introduction by Benjamin De Casseres. Primitives. Poems and Woodcuts. The Spiral Press, New York, 1926.

Price: US$2000.00 + shipping

Description: Bound in publisher's original decorated boards. (36) pp. + 11 illustrations from woodcuts or copper-plates. Recently, others have put forth that the illustrations in this book, although long considered to be woodcuts, are in fact relief prints from copperplates taken from the original blocks, which were not strong enough to print from. This copy is in a superb state of preservation, with no foxing and a bright interior. This is further supplemented by personalized and lengthy inscriptions by both Weber and the two publishers who ran The Spiral Press to a New York Bookstore owner who offerd them their first genuine encouragement. This is copy No. 8 of 350 printed, with these embellishments boldly written inside the front cover. Weber gives thanks for the recipients encouragement of starving artists. He has signed the inscription, and has signed the final illustration in the rear. "This little-known book is one of the very few American livres de peintres published as early as the 1920's" (Garvey). VG, chipping to extreme top and bottom of spine. Interior is fresh and clean

Seller: Mullen Books, ABAA, Marietta, PA, U.S.A.

Max Weber. Introduction by Benjamin de Casseres.. The first book printed by the Spiral Press. Primitives Poems and Woodcuts by Max Weber. First edition, 1926 limited edition, #346/350. This an advance copy for review with two copies of the prospectus, each with five loose reproductions of woodcuts from the book, laid in.. New York: Spiral Press,, 1926.

Price: US$2500.00 + shipping

Condition: Fine

Description: First edition, limited to 350 copies, this hand numbered copy 346 and stated "Advance Copy for Review" on the colophon page, super royal 8vo (10 in x 6.25 in), pp. 38, without pagination, printed in brown, 11 woodcuts by Max Weber. There are 2 copies of the prospectus, each with 5 loose reproductions of wood cuts from the book, laid in. Original gray boards decorated in black. Fine in boards with very minor natural wear. Sheets clean, unmarked, complete (plus 2 copies of the prospectus with plates). H10299 All Items Are Sent Insured. Insurance charges are included in the Shipping & Handling Charges. International buyers please be aware that we are not responsible for and do not include or estimate customs duties, fees or taxes in any way in our listings. We ship all orders within 5 days of cleared payment. We do not create and are not responsible for shipping times or delays associated with customs and international shipping.

Seller: J & J House Booksellers, ABAA, Kennett Square, PA, U.S.A.