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(CORNELL, JOSEPH). Coplans, John. Akron, OH: Akron Art Institute, 1978. First Edition. 8vo. Stapled Printed Wrappers. Artist Monograph. Fine.. 32pp, 21 b&w illustrations. This slender catalogue published in conjunction with a 1978 Joseph Cornell retrospective held at the Akron Art Institute is small and elegant, just like the artist's work. A brand new, most handsome example. Inventory Number: 026780

(CORNELL, JOSEPH). Starr, Sandra Leonard. New York: Castelli-Feigen-Corcoran, 1983. First Edition. Oblong 4to. Illustrated Wrappers. Artist Monograph. Fine.. 88pp, 48 b&w and 1 color illustration. Designed by the Castle Press. This is the lovely catalogue issued in conjunction with a posthumous 1983 New York gallery exhibition of Joseph Cornell boxes and collages whose imagery reflects his lifelong obsession with the ballet. A most handsome example. LC 83-73032 Inventory Number: 024628

(CORNELL, JOSEPH). Starr, Sandra Leonard. New York: Castelli-Feigen-Corcoran, 1983. First Edition. Oblong 4to. Illustrated Wrappers. Artist Monograph. Very Good -.. 88pp, 48 b&w and 1 color illustration. Designed by the Castle Press. This is the lovely catalogue issued in conjunction with a 1983 New York gallery exhibition of Joseph Cornell's boxes and collages whose imagery reflects his lifelong obsession with the ballet. A handsome example additionally bearing the SIGNED AND DATED PRESENTATION "For ... - Love, Hugs, kisses / Sandy / 12.16.83" from the author - noted Cornell dealer and scholar Sandra "Sandy" Starr - in black ink in the year of publication on the first preliminary showing a bit of wear and soiling to its white covers. LC 83-73032 Inventory Number: 005860

(CORNELL, JOSEPH). Starr, Sandra Leonard & Takashi Hiraide. Tokyo: Shigeru Yokota Inc., 2003. First Edition #467/500. 8vo. Loose Contents in a Portfolio. Artist Monograph. Fine.. np, 5 color & 1 b&w illustrations. Text in English and Japanese. With an exhibition checklist, exhibition history and bibliography. This is the slender yet elegant document consisting of loose enclosures housed in a printed paper portfolio published in conjunction with a posthumous 2003 Tokyo gallery exhibition of Joseph Cornell's box constructions, collages, and publications. A brand new, most handsome example of this exceedingly uncommon item limited to five hundred NUMBERED (467/500) copies. Inventory Number: 027716