Ulises Carrión, original stationary for Other Books and So (Archive), 1975-1980

Signature stationary designed by Carrión (1941-1989), a prolific artist, bookseller, theorist of the book, and curator. He founded the legendary bookshop and gallery Other Books and So in Amsterdam (1975-1979), the first of its kind dedicated to artists’ publications and mail art. The first space was located at Herengracht 227, in 1977 it moved to Herengracht 259. In 1979 the bookstore / gallery was closed and was reestablished as the Other Books and So Archive, initially based at Bloemgracht 121, then hosted at the artist’s home at the Ten Katestraat 53.

This lot contains stationary for: (1) OBAS Herengracht 259, 1975. Brown sheet, 21 x 14.8 cm, with address information mimeographed in green ink. (2) OBASA Bloemgracht 121, 1979. Envelope, 22 x 11 cm, header offset printed black on white. (3) OBASA Bloemgracht 121, 1979. White sheet, 21 x 29.7 cm, offset printed in orange ink. (4) OBASA Ten Katestraat 53, 1979/1980. White sheet, 21 x 29.7 cm, illustrated header offset printed in black. (total 4)