Two rare pamphlets by Beau Geste Press

an independent publisher run by Felipe Ehrenberg, Martha Hellion and David Mayor from 1970 to 1976. Based in a farmhouse in Devon, UK, they produced art works, books, pamphlets and magazines in collaboration with visiting artists from the international experimental art and Fluxus scene. Comprises (1) 'Humphrey is here', 1973. 34 x 40.5 cm, n.d. (1973). The pamphlet features a kind of birth certificate for a double-cylinder press from the 1940s baptised 'Humphrey' by the BGP community. Very good copy.

(2) Poster, 42 x 30.2 cm, announcing an exhibition at Galerie S:t Petri, Lund, 1976. Designed by Jean Sellem and David Mayor, printed in an edition of 500. Participating artists include Albrecht D., Beuys, Carrión, Chiari, Filliou, Knizak, Kostelanetz, Maciunas, Marroquín, Schneemann, Tót, Vautier, Vicuña et al. Minor edge wear along the lower left corner, else a very good copy.