Thomas Ruff: Ex Libris, Atlas zum Lehrbuch der kosmischen Physik, Limited Edition

by Thomas Ruff

First edition, first printing. Limited edition of 200 copies, with an original Type C print, ("Sonnenfinsternis"/"Eclipse") signed, dated '04 and numbered in pencil (this being #62/200) verso by Ruff (image 2-7/8 x 3-1/2 inches, on 3-3/4 x 4-1/2 inch paper), contained in a glassine envelope taped to the inside back cover and stamped "Ex Libris Thomas Ruff." Hardcover. Photographically illustrated paper-covered boards, no dust jacket as issued. Artist's book reproducing Joh. Mueller's 1861 Atlas for the Textbook of Cosmic Physics. Unpaginated (108 pp., including several partial gatefolds and 4-page cross-folded sheets), with 33 black and white and four-color plates. 8-13/16 x 7-5/8 inches. Out of print. Scarce.

Hardcover

Published January 1, 2004