Marcel Duchamp, survey catalogues from London and Paris

(1) The almost complete works of Marcel Duchamp. London, Arts Council, 1966. Softcover, 29.5 x 21 cm, 110 pp, profusely ill. in b/w and colour, with several fold-outs. Green paper wrapper with embossed title on front and die-cut circle on rear. Catalogue for the Duchamp show at the Tate Gallery, the first retrospective exhibition devoted to the artist in Europe, with text by Richard Hamilton. This is the second edition, published in an edition of 2500. Small sticker on front cover, rubbing to corners and edges, interior fine.

(2) Marcel Duchamp, catalogue raisonnée. Paris, Musée National d'Art Moderne and Centre Pompidou, 1977. Four volume set in green felt covered slipcase, 27 x 22 x 6.5 cm. Published on the occasion of the exhibition 'L'Œuvre de Marcel Duchamp'. The volumes comprise 'chronologie' (97 pp.), 'catalogue' (208 pp.), 'abécédaire' (208 pp.) and 'Victor / Marcel Duchamp' (99 pp.). Texts in French by Pontus Hulten, Jean Clair, Robert Lebel et al. Slipcase features considerate soiling and rubbing, catalogues show browning at spines and partial toning on some covers, interior in fine condition. (total 2)