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Zuñiga [INSCRIBED]

Chumacero, Ali (intro); Francisco Zuñiga (notes)

Mexico City: Galeria De Arte Misrachi, 1969. First edition. Hardcover. Inscribed "El Dr. y Sra. Denny Lotwin cordialmente de Zuñiga Mexico, D.F. Enero 23 – 1970" on front free endpaper. Folio. 48pp., 98 plates, 2pp. Original tan clothe with gilt lettering on cover, black and gilt on spine with original pictorial dustjacket. Black endpapers. Frontispiece. Substantial monograph of the Costa Rican-born Mexican artist who's work if often referred to as the objective embodiment to some of the fundamental values of Latin America being. Contains autobiographical notes by Zuñiga and an introduction by Ali Chumacero, plus biographical data, lists of exhibitions, public works, works in museums as well as publications on his work. Profusely illustrated with eight color and numerous b/w reproductions of his works and drawings with captions in Spanish. Text in Spanish and English. DJ with some wear along edges, one and a half inch closed tear at head of spine, light water staining at top and lightly rubbed, and small tears and chip at back. Binding with light sunning at top. Block lightly age toned and starting at plate 69. DJ, binding and interior in overall good+ to very good condition. g+ to vg. Item #42604

Price: $175.00