This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/25/2023
JAY, Ricky. The Magic Magic Book. New York: Whitney Museum, 1994. Two 4to volumes in light grey wraps lettered in cream-colored pigment and black; one of text, the second a blow book in which the images on the pages change as they are flipped through. The latter with artwork by Vija Celmins, Jane Hammond, Glenn Ligon, Justen Ladda, Philip Taaffe, and William Wegman. Original drop-spine box, geometric suit symbol pattern in red and silver over a fine light green fabric. 4tos. Near fine. SIGNED by the artists in pencil and initialed in ink by Mr. Jay in the text volume. Ricky Jay’s penciled note on the shipping carton: “Sample in green cloth and grey wraps (only copy??).” Other examples we have encountered – of the limited number produced – were bound in black paper wrappers, with a slipcase crafted from navy blue cloth. This example was most likely an artists’ proof and is believed to be unique in its binding style and cloth color.