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Published by Joe D'Ambrosio, Sherman Oaks, California. Number 18 of 75 copies, signed by Joe D'Ambrosio., 1992
Seller: Peter Keisogloff Rare Books, Inc., Brecksville, OH, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. [Partial Colophon]: "[-] designed and produced by D'Ambrosio, using hand set 14 pt. Greeting Monotone, and Fournier (Introduction/Colophon) types; printed on Madeleine Pestiaux's handmade 'Misty Rose' paper, using a Vandercook No. 4 proof press, with Van Son's inks: Brick Dust and Slate Gray. All multicolored areas obtained through the medium of serigraphy. This is copy 18 of 75 copies and 10 artist's proofs [signed]: D'Ambrosio". 6 inches x 8 7/8 in. x 2 in. (thick), 24 pp. + signed colophon page; text printed on a light pink paper, with sections of the paper cut out to act as framing, page edges, decoratively cut, with colored designs. In a clamshell type binder/box, with light blue cloth on the stepped style spine, with a printed title label, pastel patterned cloth on the covers, light gray paper on the edges of the box, light gray endpapers. This copy has an additional inscription by D'Ambrosio on the back, gray paper paste-down: "To my good friend [-] with all good wishes! -Joe D'Ambrosio". Signed by Illustrator(s).
Hardcover. Condition: Near fine. Limited edition. 8vo box binding with blue-gray cloth spine, printed title label, floral cloth boards. The spine is constructed of stepped planes. The text consists of individual pages as well as recessed leaves, including the title page, which also incorporates stretched open weave cloth suggesting net stockings. Designed and produced by D'Ambrosio . Printed on handmade 'Misty Rose" paper with a Vandercook No. 4 proof press in Van Son's brick dust and slate gray inks. A fine copy of a skillfully designed artist book. One of 75 copies and 10 artist proofs; this is number 8. A short story about two Parisian prostitutes originally written in the 19th century. .