Title: Facing East Author: Michener, James A. and Jack Levine Place: New York Publisher: Maecenas Press / Random House Date: 1970 Description: Two parts in one volume. Illustrated by James Levine. Part One is the text by Michener, illustrated by Levine in the margins and then with 4 original color lithographs and a woodcut on Japanese vellum, all laid in. Loose as issued in a satin chemise with leather thong. Part Two is the reproduction of Levine's sketchbook with 54 color plates on fine paper, tissue guards; loose as issued in leather portfolio. 48x31.5 cm. (19¼x13"), housed together in a satin clamshell box. No. 2098 of 2500 sets, signed by both the artist and author at the limitation. First Edition. Lavish edition of Levine's ukiyo-e inspired drawings. Signed again by the artist and author in bold black marker, on the inside cover of the box. Lot Amendments Condition: Box worn and soiled; contents fine. Item number: 222567
Title: Facing East Author: Michener, James A. and Jack Levine Place: New York Publisher: Maecenas Press / Random House Date: 1970 Description: Two parts in one volume. Illustrated by James Levine. Part One is the text by Michener, illustrated by Levine in the margins and then with 4 original color lithographs and a woodcut on Japanese vellum, all laid in. Loose as issued in a satin chemise with leather thong. Part Two is the reproduction of Levine's sketchbook with 54 color plates on fine paper, tissue guards; loose as issued in leather portfolio. 48x31.5 cm. (19¼x13"), housed together in a satin clamshell box. No. 2098 of 2500 sets, signed by both the artist and author at the limitation. First Edition. Lavish edition of Levine's ukiyo-e inspired drawings. Signed again by the artist and author in bold black marker, on the inside cover of the box. Lot Amendments Condition: Box worn and soiled; contents fine. Item number: 222567
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