Walter & Cecile Abish - A Collection. Inscribed Copies & Signed Letter.

Walter and Cecile Abish - A Collection

A 21-piece collection of works by and about Walter and Cecile Abish. Comprising 19 publications, a cased Walter Abish audiocassette, and a signed typed letter by Cecile Abish. Highlights include Duel Site (1970), published in an edition of 300 copies and bearing a substantial personal inscription from Walter to Terry and Judith; and Firsthand (1978), inscribed by Cecile to art dealer Dick Bellamy, with her signed typed letter of November 21, 1979, discussing the photographic work represented in the catalogue. Also included are first editions and inscribed paperback copies of Alphabetical Africa, Minds Meet, In the Future Perfect, and How German Is It; an inscribed 99: The New Meaning; a signed first edition and an uncorrected proof of Double Vision; and related exhibition catalogues, anthologies, and criticism.

Various places: Various publishers, 1970–2004. Original cloth and boards in dust jackets, and printed wrappers; various formats and paginations. Generally very good, with individual items ranging from good to fine. Scattered rubbing, toning, light foxing or staining, and some jacket wear; a few paperbacks show more noticeable reading wear. Firsthand has rubbing and a small stain to the inside front wrapper. The cassette is in its original case; playback has not been tested. Offered together as one collection.