[Art] Warhol, Andy, and Robert Rauschenberg, and Ed Ruscha, et al. Artists & Photographs

(New York): Multiples, Inc. in association with Colocraft, Inc., 1970. First edition (one of only about 1,200 copies). Comprising 18 (of 19) multiples, in various formats, by various artists; lacking the multiple by Jan Dibbets (perspective correction--5 piles). With square 12mo text booklet by Lawrence Alloway. Condition varies, generally near-fine to fine. In original Dan Graham-designed pictorial box, 13 x 13 x 3 5/8 in. (330 x 330 x 92 mm). Includes:

1. Bochner, Mel. Misunderstandings (A theory of photography).Ten off-set lithographed oblong cards; in original printed envelope. Each 5 x 8 in. (127 x 203 mm).

2. Christo. Packed Tower--Spoleto (proposals & projects). Nine off-set lithographed cards; in original pictorial box. Each 10 x 7 7/8 in. (254 x 200 mm).

3. Gormley, Tom. Red File Cabinet. Small pictorial cardboard box, with original cord and working light bulb. 4 x 3 x 1 3/4 in. (102 x 76 x 44 mm).

4. Graham, Dan. Two Parallel Essays. Tall 8vo. 8 pp. Original stiff staple-bound pictorial wrappers.

5. Huebler, Douglas. Location Piece #2, New York City--Seattle, Washington. 19 off-set lithographed square cards; in original printed envelope. Each 7 x 7 in. (178 x 178 mm).

6. Kaprow, Allan. Pose, March 22, 1969 Continued 1970--. Seven off-set lithographed sheets; in original printed envelope. Each 10 7/8 x 8 in. (276 x 203 mm).

7. Kirby, Michael. Pont Neuf: the localization of a tetrahedron in space. Four folding off-set lithographed plates (forming a cube when folded), and one sheet of printed text; in original printed envelope. Each unfolded plate approximately 12 3/4 x 11 in. (324 x 279 mm).

8. Kosuth, Joseph. Notebook on Water. 15 plates (including one large folding plate); sizes vary; in original printed envelope.

9. LeWitt, Sol. Schematic drawing for Muybridge II, 1965 7/69. Oblong off-set lithographed card; in original printed envelope. 5 1/8 x 12 3/8 in. (130 x 314 mm).

10. Long, Richard. Rain Dance. Printed card. 8 x 12 in. (203 x 305 mm).

11. Morris, Robert. Continuous Project Altered Daily. Large off-set lithographic accordion-folded sheet. 72 x 12 in. (1,829 x 305 mm).

12. Nauman, Bruce. LAAIR. Square 8vo. Six sheets. Original stiff printed staple-bound wrappers.

13. Oppenheim, Dennis. Flower Arrangement for Bruce Nauman. Oblong 12mo. Illustrated with off-set lithographic accordion folding plate. Original stiff white wrappers.

14. Rauschenberg, Robert. Revolver. Five plexiglass discs with color screenprint, with plexiglass base, and printed sheet of instructions; in original printed envelope. Each disc 9 in. diameter (229 mm).

15. Ruscha, Ed. Babycakes with Weights. 12mo. 24 sheets. Original stiff light blue wrapper, bound with pink ribbon, green felt lettering pieces on front wrapper.

16. Smithson, Robert. Torn Photograph from the 2nd Stop (Rubble) (2nd Mountain of Six Stops on a Section). Two off-set color lithographs, each torn in half as issued; in glassine envelope. Each segment measuring approximately 11 x 10 3/4 in. (279 x 273 mm).

17. Venet, Bernar. Exploited Subjects. Square 12mo. 16 off-set lithographs on nine boards, plus one folding plate; ring bound as issued.

18. Warhol, Andy. Portraits. Eight color and black and white off-set prints, after screen-prints by Warhol. With printed sheet. Sizes vary. Loose as issued in plastic and paper folders.

A fine and near-complete collection of this scarce boxed exhibition featuring the work of some of the mid-20th century's most notable conceptual and avant-garde artists. Founded in 1965 by Marian Goodman, Barbara Kulicke, Robert Graham, Sonny Sloan, and Ursula Kalish, Multiples, Inc., published on a more affordable scale limited edition multiples, prints, and books by the leading artists of the 1960s and beyond.

Complete sets are uncommon to market, especially those that retain the multiples by Rauschenberg and Tom Gormley.

This lot is located in Philadelphia.

From the Special Collections and Rare Book Collection at University of the Arts’ Libraries, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Darren Winston

SVP, Head of Department, Books and Manuscripts, Philadelphia

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Darren Winston, Senior Vice President at Freeman’s, has served as Head of Department for Books & Manuscripts, Philadelphia, since 2018. He has been a trustee of the Rosenbach Museum and Library since 2022, is a member of The Manuscript Society, The Bibliographical Society of America, and Philadelphia’s Philobiblon Club.

Raised in northern New Jersey, Darren moved to New York City in 1988 and began his career there as a bookseller in 1995. He spent the next 18 years selling to private clients and at East Coast book fairs. In 2003 he moved with his young family to Sharon, Connecticut where, in 2009, he opened his own bookshop. Darren Winston, Bookseller offered rare and vintage books, prints, fine art, and more, and hosted over 50 book signings and art shows. He was a trustee and, later, Board President, of the Sharon Historical Society, and for six years a trustee of Indian Mountain School in Lakeville, Connecticut.

Darren has hosted the radio program "Darren Winston's Book Report" for NPR-affiliate WHDD since 2009, appeared in the 2014 book-themed documentary The Paper Trail, and in 2024 he joined Antiques Roadshow as a books and manuscripts appraiser. From 1999 to 2005, Darren was the buyer and consultant to the Fine and Rare Books Department at Asprey, the British luxury goods company, at its New York headquarters. While there he spearheaded various in-store events including readings by Salman Rushdie and Dominick Dunne.

In 1993, Darren was hired as a Creative Consultant to Columbia Records, where he assisted in the repackaging of their 12-record Aerosmith back catalogue. He later sold his extensive collection of Aerosmith memorabilia, which he began amassing at the age of 14, directly to the band.

Darren now lives on the Main Line, outside Philadelphia, with his wife, two children, and dog. The family travels frequently to his wife's native England and Scotland. When not bookselling, he plays guitar in Pumped, an Aerosmith tribute band. Darren also appears on the top-rated PBS television program Antiques Roadshow.

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[Art] Warhol, Andy, and Robert Rauschenberg, and Ed Ruscha, et al. Artists & Photographs

Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts, Including Americana

[Art] Warhol, Andy, and Robert Rauschenberg, and Ed Ruscha, et al. Artists & Photographs

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