Ralph Steadman / THE DOGS BODIES PORTFOLIO Signed 1st Edition 2000

  
Signed limited special edition of this booklet of humorous dog art, housed in an attractive portfolio with original silkscreen. About fine in fine portfolio. Most widely known for his collaborations with Hunter S. Thompson, Ralph Steadman's artistic style is immediately recognizable.

This attractive portfolio, assembled in 2000, presents a work published in the year of his "big break" (RalphSteadman. Com) - 1970 was the year of his infamous Kentucky Derby coverage, and his first meeting with Thompson. 9'' x 6.75'' (booklet); 10.5'' x 9'' (portfolio). Illustrated in black and white.

Signed by Steadman to second leaf. Housed with two-color silkscreen, signed by Steadman and numbered 11 of 70. Silkscreen with colophon leaf on glassine.

Housed in original orange cloth portfolio with orange ribbon ties and black lettering. Staples of booklet just beginning to oxidize. Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike.

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1. Author: Steadman, Ralph
2. Publisher: Abelard-Schuman
3. Year Printed: 2000
4. Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Signed
5. Subject: Art & Photography
6. Original/Facsimile: Original