“Ira Moskowitz Graphics, A Catalogue Raisonné 1929-1975”

This copy of "Ira Moskowitz Graphics, A Catalogue Raisonné 1929-1975" is one of the 500 copies of a Deluxe Limited First Edition. It was published in October 1975 by Ferdinand Roten Galleries, Inc. of Baltimore, MD in conjunction with a retrospective exhibition of the artist's work. The catalogue was released in two limited editions, the Regular Edition of 2500 copies and the Deluxe Edition of 500 copies. The Deluxe Edition, of which this copy is part, differs from the regular edition by containing a laid in signed and numbered hand colored etching by the artist, i.e. Two Musicians, copy 125/125. The artist's signature also appears on page 128 of the book

The catalogue, which measures approximately 7 ½ x 10 ¼ inches, contains 128 pages of text and illustrations, as well as the artist's signature on page 128. The laid-in hand colored etching measures 9 7/8 x 6 ¾ inches. The book is hard bound in green cloth covered boards with gilt lettering on the front and spine. The catalogue and removable hand colored etching are both in fine condition.

The contents of the catalogue, in addition to the removable hand colored etching, include An Appreciation, by John David Hatch (one page), an Introduction, by Joseph S. Czestochowski (7 pages, including a 5-page biography of Ira Moskowitz ), an Editor's Note (one page), black and white illustrations of the artist's work (100 pages), and a Catalogue of Works (11 pages).

The illustrations accompanying this description provide an overview of the book's contents and quality. They are the Front Cover, the Title Page, the laid-in Hand Colored Etching, A typical 2-page spread of the artist's work, and The artist's signature on page 128.