THE FINGER
Los Angeles: Black Sparrow Press, 1968. First edition. Hardcover. One of 50 copies with an original collage by Bobbie Creeley. 10-1/4 inches high by 7-1/4 inches wide. Half gray cloth with dark brown and black textured boards, with printed paper label on the spine. Printed by Graham Mackintosh for the press. Handbound, with 4 black & white reproductions of collages by Bobbie Creeley, and a tipped-in original color collage signed in pencil by Bobbie Creeley on the mount. The covers are rubbed along the edges. Of a total edition of 300 copies, this is one of only 50 numbered copies (this number 17) handbound in boards with an original collage signed by the artist; the rest of the issue(s) in wrappers. Signed by both Robert and Bobbie Creeley as called for. (Morrow & Cooney #21). Some wear to the bottom board edges, otherwise a fine copy in acetate dust jacket (one short tear and a few small chips) as issued. An early book and a beautiful publication from the press. Near fine / near fine. Item #10271
Price: $400.00