Description: Title: Portfolio of Hopi KachinasThis book has been signed by the artist/ illustrator/author Homer Boelter on the limitations page. This is also hand-numbered #964 in a limited edition of 1,000 numbered and signed copies. Author: Homer H. Boelter; Foreword by Carl Schaefer Dentzel Publisher: self published by Homer H. Boelter Lithography, Hollywood, CaliforniaCopyright Date and Edition: 1969, first printing and limited edition (1,000 signed and numbered copies, this is copy #964)ISBN: nonePages: approximately 120 pagesFormat, Size: Hardcover (lacks accompanying looseleaf prints and slipcase), book measures 11 3/8" by 14 3/8"Language: EnglishIllustrations: 16 full-color, full-page plates Beautiful, large format art book on Southwest Native American Hopi kachina dolls -- featuring artwork by Homer H. Boelter. This limited edition volume is hand signed by the artist and hand-numbered (964/1,000) -- on the limitations page. Highlights 16 specific kachinas -- each represented by a full-page, full-color illustration of the figure, plus description on the facing page. Also features a foreword by Carl Schaefer Dentzel (Director of the Southwest Museum in Los Angeles) and several essays on the kachinas -- the traditions and ceremonies. Copyright 1969. PLEASE NOTE: This auction is for the book only -- lacks separate portfolio of 16 looseleaf plates and slipcase. Homer H Boelter (born in Minnesota in 1899) moved to Los Angeles in 1921. For 37 years he operated the Boelter Lithography Company in Hollywood. He died in 1977. Condition: Good preowned condition -- coming from a smoke-free, pet-free environment. Binding tight, pages clean and unmarked (except for Boelter's signature and hand numbering), covers have general wear (corner and edge wear, age toning along edges and spine, general light surface wear). Shipping: Domestic winner pays 5 pounds Media Mail shipping -- which includes DELIVERY CONFIRMATION. No international shipping. Payment: Payment must be received within 4 days of auction close. Refunds: After communicating with the seller, buyer may return the item (shipped using identical method as originally sent with delivery confirmation/insurance) for a refund.
Price: 36.99 USD
Location: West Hollywood, California
End Time: 2024-11-25T01:40:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9.13 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
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Signed By: Homer Boelter
Book Title: Portfolio of Hopi Kachinas
Signed: Yes
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Homer Boelter
Original Language: English
Edition: First Edition, Numbered 964/1000, Signed
Vintage: Yes
Publication Year: 1969
Type: Art Book
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Illustrator: Homer Boelter
Author: Homer Boelter
Features: Illustrated
Genre: Art & Culture
Topic: Artists, Dolls, Folk Art, Native Americans, Southwestern U.S. Culture
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
