Ulises Carrión, manifesto and two artists' postcards

(1) E.A.M.I.S. (Erratic Art Mail International System). Amsterdam, Other Books And So, 1977. Grey A4 sheet, mimeographed in green ink, with a rubber stamped addition in red. Press announcement by Carrión proposing an alternative post system for mail art, with the post office based at the Herengracht 259 (Other Books and So) in Amsterdam. Signed in print by the artist as ‘Post Master’.

(2) Multiple Choice. Amsterdam, De Appel, 1981. Postcard, 14.8 x 10.5 cm, offset printed black on white. Photos by H. Hoffmann & Marike Stooker. The card was distributed at the Amsterdam Central station as part of the project ‘Art for the Millions’ organized by De Appel art center. (3) Tasting Mail. Amsterdam, OBASA, 1981. Postcard, 12.7 x 9 cm, offset printed black on yellow stock. Famous image of the artist ‘eating’ envelopes, photo by John Liggins. All items mint. (total 3)