Holmes, Andrew; Cedric Price — Andrew Holmes: Addition (Folio IX)

London, England, Architectural Association, 1986. First Edition. Softcover. Size: Square 4to 9" - 11" tall. Scarce in the trade, there being only three additional copies available on-line currently. Bound in tall quarto softcover format, introductory essay being staple-bound, a portfolio comprised of sheets and colored plates accompanied by an illustrated booklet and then laid onto black heavy card-stock plate and into a black cardboard case with colored cover illustration, red silk linen ribbon pulls taped in. Very good condition slipcase, with some slight rubbing and edge-wear, but it's done its job well. First Edition. This item was published to coincide with an exhibition of the hyper-realist paintings and some drawings by Andrew Holmes at the Architectural Association from January 9 to February 7, 1986. When assembled fully, the items in the portfolio (each measuring 12" x 12"), comprised of 20 silkscreen prints, form a massive, arresting print. The 28-page catalogue (printed in full color) contains an Introduction by Cedric Price and then a contribution from the artist Andrew Holmes. Clamshell case is illustrated at front cover and is titled in white to spine. Contents are in Fine condition, clamshell case, Near Fine. The artist is a well-known British painter and graphic designer but is known also as an architect.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. . . . Fine/Near Fine,