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ASPESI (THIS IS A DOOR; HERE IS A SEA)
(V23) (ASPESI) (SCHWARTZ, NICOLA). v23, Oliver, Vaughan & Nicola Schwarz. Milan, ITALY. ND.: Alberto Aspesi. First Edition. 4to. Illustrated Wrappers. Fashion Monograph. Near Fine.. np (40pp), profusely illustrated in color. Designed by v23 (Vaughan Oliver). In a protective clear acetate dustwrapper. This unique volume is a beautifully designed and reproduced collaborative collection of photographer Nicola Schwartz' artistic advertising images for the Milan-based menswear firm Aspesi that have been embellished by Vaughan Oliver's iconic graphics firm, v23. Its stunning images show Oliver's unmistakable eye and hand in the use of calligraphy and typographic overlay. A bright, most handsome example of this exceedingly uncommon item perfect for the v23 completeist showing just the slightest bit of handling along with a single crease across the spine. Inventory Number: 024018