Dieter Artist Books Roth / Das Tranenmeer with Das Tranenmeer Band 2 Signed 1st

Description: Das Tranenmeer [with] Das Tranenmeer Band 2 (Both Signed) Author: Artist Books - Roth, Dieter Title: Das Tranenmeer [with] Das Tranenmeer Band 2 (Both Signed) Publication: Stuttgart, London and Reykjavik: Edition Hansjorg Mayer, 1973 Edition: First edition Description: First edition. Paperback. Sold here together are the first two books in Roth's "The Sea of Tears" series of artist books. Both were published in 1973. Both are limted to 200 SIGNED copies. Volume 1 is 528 pages, letterpress. Described in Dobke's Dieter Roth Books + Multiples pg 212 and 213 as "stitched, wrapper, in special package, printed by Prentsmidja Jons Helgasonar, Reykjavik. Volume 2 is 528 pp. Volume 1 is printed on rectos only and consists of one-line poems (in German). Volume 2 has images on the facing page and one line poems on the rectos. Both volumes have two features which make these books, already rare, even more special. Both come with special glued on belly bands which are often not found with these books. Both of these books have the tell-tale circular drill holes that run through the entirety of the pages. Roth drew metal chains through these holes and hung the books from the ceiling at an exhibition in providence in 1986 at the Rhode Island School of Design (see photo). Condition overall of both books is very good. Very Good. Seller ID: 33069 Subject: Artist BooksDerringer Books Woodbridge, CT Long-standing sellers of quality used and rare books, magazines and paper ephemera since 1998. We specialize in art, poetry, photography, literature, counterculture and the avant-garde. Guarantee We guarantee everything we sell and any item may be returned for any reason within 30 days of receipt. We do ask that you contact us as a courtesy before returning the item so that we may be on the lookout for it in the mail. We are members in good standing of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), have been in business since 1998 and we stand behind what we offer for sale. Shipping We are happy to ship to buyers outside of the United States. Please contact us for an exact shipping quote. All books shipped to US destinations are sent US Post Office Media Mail. Delivery typically takes a week to ten business days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Faster shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will send you a prompt refund, once the actual shipping costs are known. Payment We prefer PayPal. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 3938 USD

Location: Woodbridge, Connecticut

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Shipping Cost: 4 USD