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(PURIFOY, NOAH). Purifoy, Noah & Ted Michel. Los Angeles. ND (1966).: Self Published. First Edition. 4to. Stapled Pictorial Wrappers. Artist Monograph. Fine.. np (12pp), profusely illustrated in duotone. This is the slender twelve page catalogue produced in conjunction with a1966 exhibition of Los Angeles-based African-American artist Noah Purifoy's assemblage and sculptural works fashioned from the detritus of the 1965 Watts Riots. A bright, most handsome example of this exceedingly important - and uncommon - document additionally signed "Noah Purifoy" in black ink on the title page. Laid in is an 8 1/2 x 11", tri-folded offset flyer for a June 1966 exhibition of a "continuum of '66 Signs of Neon" accompanied by a symposium held at the Men's Lounge of the UCLA Student Union. PLEASE NOTE: Additional shipping costs are required for this item beyond our standard rates due to its value - we will inform you of the applicable amount at time of purchase. Inventory Number: 027725