Works By Ray Johnson 7 February – 8 April 1984 Nassau County Museum of Fine Art Roslyn Harbor, New York
47 pages; a catalog of this exhibition, illustrated in color, black and white throughout. With an essay by David Bourdon; lists at back include notes and bibliography. Approx. 9" x 10" size; bound in illustrated softcover; a little edge, tips wear to the binding; in very good condition.
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