A complete & signed collection of Ed Ruscha first edition artists' books (Engberg B1-B8, B10-B17)
Ed Ruscha
The collection comprises:
Twentysix Gasoline Stations, 1963
National Excelsior-published book by the artist
From the First Edition of 400
(signed, ‘Ed Ruscha’ in ink on the dedication page)
Most handsome, near fine condition w/ original glassine
Engberg B1
Various Small Fires (and Milk), 1964
Self-published book by the artist
From the First Edition of 400
(signed, ‘Ed Ruscha’ in ink on the fronting page)
Bright-white, most handsome, near fine condition w/ original glassine
Engberg B2
Some Los Angeles Apartments, 1965
Self-published book by the artist
From the First Edition of 700
(signed, ‘Ed Ruscha’ in ink on the fronting page)
Bright-white, most handsome, near fine condition w/ original glassine
Engberg B3
Every Building on the Sunset Strip, 1966
Self-published book by the artist
From the First Edition of 1,000
(signed, ‘Ed Ruscha’ in ink on the lower edge of the slipcase cover)
Most handsome, near fine condition as issued
Engberg B4
Thirtyfour Parking Lots (in Los Angeles), 1967
Self-published book by the artist
From the First Edition of 2,413
(signed, ‘Ed Ruscha’ in ink on the fronting page)
Bright-white, handsome, near fine condition w/ original glassine
Engberg B5
Royal Road Test, 1967 (With Mason Williams)
Self-published book by the artist
From the First Edition of 1,000
(signed, ‘Ed Ruscha’ in ink opposite the title page)
Handsome, near fine condition showing minor wear, as issued
Engberg B6
Business Cards, 1968 (With Billy-Al Bengston)
Heavy Industry-published book by the artist
From the First Edition of 1,000
(signed, ‘Ed Ruscha’ and ‘B.A.B.’ in ink on the book cover)
Spectacularly bright, most handsome condition, as issued
Engberg B7
Nine Swimming Pools (and a Broken Glass), 1968
Self-published book by the artist
From the First Edition of 2,400
(signed, ‘Ed Ruscha’ in ink on the fronting page)
Bright-white, most handsome, fine condition w/ original glassine
Engberg B8
Crackers, 1969
Heavy Industry-published book by the artist
From the First Edition of 5,000
(signed, ‘Ed Ruscha’ in ink on the fronting page)
Most handsome, fine condition as issued
Engberg B10
Babycakes (with Weights), 1970
Multiples, Inc.-published book by the artist
From the First Edition of 1,200
(signed, ‘Ed Ruscha’ in ink on the fronting page)
Bright-white, most handsome, fine condition as issued
Engberg B11
Real Estate Opportunities, 1970
Self-published book by the artist
From the First Edition of 4,000
(signed, ‘Ed Ruscha’ in ink on the fronting page)
Bright-white, most handsome, fine condition w/ original glassine
Engberg B12
A Few Palm Trees, 1971
Self-published book by the artist
From the First Edition of 3,900
(signed, ‘Ed Ruscha’ in ink on the fronting page)
Glossy black, most handsome, fine condition as issued
Engberg B13
Dutch Details, 1971
Octopus Foundation-published book by the artist
From the First Edition of 3,000 (approx. 200 survive)
(signed, ‘Ed Ruscha’ in ink above the title page, inside cover)
Most handsome, near fine condition showing minor wear, as issued
Engberg B14
Records, 1971
Heavy Industry-published book by the artist
From the First Edition of 2,000
(signed, ‘Ed Ruscha’ in ink on the fronting page)
Bright, most handsome, fine condition as issued
Engberg B15
Colored People, 1972
Self-published book by the artist
From the First Edition of 4,065
(signed, ‘Ed Ruscha’ in ink on the title page)
Glossy yellow, most handsome, fine condition as issued
Engberg B16
Hard Light, 1978 (With Lawrence Weiner)
Heavy Industry-published book by the artist
From the First Edition of 3,560
(signed, ‘Ed Ruscha’ in ink on the fronting page)
Glossy, most handsome, fine condition as issued
Engberg B17
A complete & signed collection of Ed Ruscha first edition artists' books (Engberg B1-B8, B10-B17)
Ed Ruscha
- Artist
- Ed Ruscha (b.1937)
- Title
- A complete & signed collection of Ed Ruscha first edition artists' books
- Medium
- 16 printed and bound artists' books conceived by Ed Ruscha
- Dates
- 1963-1978
- Edition
- All first edition as issued
- Publisher
- The artist, and his companies and associates
- Literature
- Engberg (B1-B8, B10-B17)
- Notes
- The collection is presented in a white painted wood and acrylic vitrine, housing a travelling case: complete with custom shipping crate
- Reference
- C15-10
- Status
- Available for sale: Please enquire for price
Available Artists
- Albers Anni
- Andre Carl
- Baldessari John
- Bell Larry
- Boyd John
- Brice Lisa
- Calder Alexander
- Christo and Jeanne-Claude
- Dadamaino
- Dávila Jose
- de Tollenaere Saskia
- Downing Thomas
- Dyson Julian
- Francis Sam
- Freud Lucian
- Gadsby Eric
- Gander Ryan
- Gilliam Sam
- Guston Philip
- Haring Keith
- Held Al
- Hockney David
- Kapoor Anish
- Katz Alex
- Kelly Ellsworth
- Knifer Julije
- Kruger Barbara
- Kusama Yayoi
- Le Parc Julio
- Leciejewski Edgar
- Levine Chris
- LeWitt Sol
- Lichtenstein Roy
- Mack Heinz
- Maripol
- Martin Agnes
- Martin Jason
- Martin Kenneth
- Mavignier Almir da Silva
- Miller Harland
- Morellet François
- Motherwell Robert
- Nadelman Elie
- Nara Yoshitomo
- Nemours Aurélie
- O'Donoghue Hughie
- Pettibone Richard
- Prehistoric Objects
- Prince Richard
- Quinn Marc
- Riley Bridget
- Ruscha Ed
- Scott William
- Scully Sean
- Shrigley David
- Smith Anj
- Smith Richard
- Smith David
- Sonnier Keith
- Soto Jesús Rafael
- Soulages Pierre
- Taller Popular de Serigrafía
- The Connor Brothers
- Turk Gavin
- Vasarely Victor
- Warhol Andy
- Wesselmann Tom
- Wood Jonas
- Wool Christopher
- Yiadom-Boakye Lynette