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The Alphabet of Creation SIGNED By Ben Shahn

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Ben Shahn: Love & Joy about Letters 1963 1st Ed.: Love and Joy about Letters by Ben Shahn First edition. An advance copy, stated. Grossman, New York, November 18, 1963 Monochrome and color artworks and posters plates in 11” x 14” oblong f

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Hecht & MacArthur: The Front Page, 1928 - Signed: Book Title: The Front Page Author: Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur Publisher: Covici-Friede, New York Date: 1928 First Edition Exterior: Hardcover Size: 8vo - over 7-9 inches tall Markings: Signed by Be

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Ernest Hemingway, Signed Book (The Old Man and the Sea): ERNEST HEMINGWAY (1899-1961) The Old Man and the Sea Signed in pen on front page

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1980 George Harrison I, ME, MINE Signed by the author.: Leather Bound with Slipcase. 499/2,000. Purchased by our client in 1980 for $235. The top and bottom edge of the book have each 2 dents which probably were there from the publishing house. VG+ copy Th

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Andy Warhol Index Book 1967, Signed: Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987). Warhol "Index" metallic pop up book, hand-signed in black marker by Andy Warhol (view photo). First edition and first printing. Published by Black Star Books, Random

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Franklin D Roosevelt: On Our Way, 1934 - Signed: Book Title: On Our Way Author: Franklin D. Roosevelt Publisher: The John Day Company, New York Date: 1934 Exterior: Hardcover Size: 8vo - over 7-9 inches tall Markings: Signed by Franklin Delano Roo

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Signed 1973 Ruth Asawa Exhibition Catalog to the Albers: f 1973 San Francisco Museum of Art exhibition catalog of Ruth Asawa’s work signed by her and given to a Josef and Anni Albers who were her instructors at Black Mountain College and later would becom

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Signed Elvis Presley Letter to Col. Thomas A. Parker: Signed Elvis Presley Letter to Col. Thomas A. Parker, MGM Studios. March 23rd 1971

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Signed President Donald J. Trump Easton Press, "How To Get Rich" with an additional Signed: The Easton Press "How To Get Rich" book and COA are both signed by the 45th President of the United States, Donald John Trump. The book is focused on Donald Trump's fame and public image, and makes st

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MAURICE SENDAK Signed Invitation for DEAR MILI, 1988: Maurice Sendak (American, 1926-2012). DEAR MILI 1st edition illustrated book by Maurice Sendak including an invitation on the eve of his 60th birthday and the publication of DEAR MILI at the Bowers Mu

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General Sherman Signed Letter Dated Dec. 8th 1888: Property from a Savannah, GA Estate Description: General Sherman Signed Letter Dated Dec. 8th 1888, signed letter to L. P. Delahoussaye Esq., a prominent confederate soldier, New Orleans, LA, the

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U. S. President Ronald Reagan Signed Leather Bound Deluxe Edition of "Speaking My Mind": Signed by United States President Ronald Wilson Reagan. Simon and Schuster, 1989. Limited Numbered First Edition. Full Leather. Near Fine+ / No Jacket as Issued. ISBN: 067168857X. Number 1,202 of 5,00

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The Alphabet of Creation SIGNED By Ben Shahn

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Published 1954. Only 500 copies. Hand signed by the artist. An ancient legend from the Zohar with drawings by Ben Shahn. This book was given as a gift in 1954 to Joseph B. Wolffe, a renown Philadelphia cardiologist.

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Normal shelf wear to slip cover. The book is in very good condition

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The Alphabet of Creation SIGNED By Ben Shahn

Name: The Alphabet of Creation SIGNED By Ben Shahn
Brand: Ben Shahn
SKU: 66129015
Price: 400 USD
Availability: InStock

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