Rare Isadora Duncan 1979 Limited First Edition by Franco Maria Ricci (No. 86/3000)

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Rare Isadora Duncan 1979 Limited First Edition by Franco Maria Ricci (No. 86/3000)

Offered for sale is a stunning, highly … Read more Rare Isadora Duncan 1979 Limited First Edition by Franco Maria Ricci (No. 86/3000)

Offered for sale is a stunning, highly collectible, numbered first English edition of Isadora Duncan, an opulent art book published in 1979 by the legendary Italian designer Franco Maria Ricci (FMR). This exquisite volume, serial number 86 of only 3,000 copies worldwide, is presented in its original protective solander box.

A Masterpiece of Book Design & Art History
Limited & Numbered Edition: Your copy is a low number, 86/3000, authenticated by the publisher's signature on the limitation page.
Luxurious Materials: The book is bound in rich black oriental silk with elegant gold gilt lettering and decorative motifs. The pages are printed on a rare, blue-tinted, handmade Fabriano paper.
Art Deco Focus: The volume features approximately 64 high-quality, tipped-in color plates showcasing the dramatic Art Deco sculptures of dancers by master artists such as Chiparus, Preiss, and others, inspired by Isadora Duncan’s revolutionary movements.

Specifications & Condition
Publisher: Franco Maria Ricci, Milan/New York, 1979.
Authors: Alberto Savinio (text); Umberto Di Cristina (Art Deco study).
Book Measures: 14" x 9.25".
Box Measures: 14.25" x 10" x 1.5".
Condition: Excellent condition. The silk binding is clean and intact. The protective solander box shows minor expected shelf wear to the edges but is fully functional and robust. The interior pages and plates are pristine.

Widely regarded as some of the most beautiful books ever published, FMR editions are investment-grade items. This limited edition Isadora Duncan is a sophisticated acquisition for collectors of fine press books, Art Deco history, or performance art—a true centerpiece for a curated library. See less