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22180. Cage, John. (1912–1992).
"John Cage at Stanford" - SIGNED POSTER

An interesting signed poster from the innovative and influential American composer, bearing an especially large and bold autograph signature in red ink. Pictorial poster, framed, with plexiglass.  17 x 22 inches; 43 x 55 cm. Signed by John Cage at the bottom right of the poster, from a week-long residency at Stanford in celebration of Cage's 80th birthday. The event included an exhibition of Cage's prints, two panel discussions of his work, the delivery of an original lecture, a "Musicircus," and two evening performances of Cage's music. Read More...


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10511. Cage, John. (1912–1992).
JOHN CAGE: SCORES AND PRINTS - Signed 1982 Whitney Museum Catalogue

Signed Whitney Museum exhibition trifold 8vo (8 x 10 inch) brochure catalogue, including and introductory essay by Anne d'Harnoncourt, followed by "John Cage at Seventy: Toward a Chronology," and a detailed description list of the works in the exhibition, including scores and prints. Signed in green ink on the front cover by the composer who experimented with the nature of sound and devised new systems of musical notation.

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16290. Cage, John. (1912–1992).
"Themes & Variations" - SIGNED

Barrytown, NY: Station Hill Press. 1982. First Edition. Signed and inscribed by Cage on the inside front cover: "For Kevin on the eve of EWEA etc.! / John." Cage's volume of 'mesostic' poems, intended to be spoken aloud. Black-and-white photographs by Robert Mahon. 8 pp. of facsimile in Cage's handwriting at the end of the book. Soft cover. Unpaginated, approx. 120 pp. Edges slightly rubbed and dented, overall very good. Read More...

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20698. Cage, John. (1912–1992).
Signed Photograph

Signed photograph, ca. 1980s, of the influential American composer whose innovative ideas on composition and performance influenced musicians, painters, and choreographers.  Cage has inscribed "For John Fitsworth / John Cage" in blue ink to the left.  Mild toning along the margins, else in fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).

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18839. Cage, John. (1912–1992).
Signed Postcard Photograph

Attractive 1949 Naomi Savage photograph of the composer, published 1984 in postcard format and signed "John Cage," in blue ink to the lower blank margin, an ideal uninscribed example.  In fine condition, 4.25 x 6 inches (10.8 x 15.2 cm.).

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18503. Cage, John. (1912–1992).
"Silence. Lectures and Writings" - SIGNED

Middletown, CT: Wesleyan University Press. 1979. Fourth printing. "There is no such thing as an empty space or an empty time. There is always something to see, something to hear. In fact, try as we may to make a silence, we cannot.”  Softcover, 7 x 8.25, 276 pp. Signed and inscribed by the innovative American composer on the half title in blue ballpoint, "For Rina Boorin, and pleasure to be with you, John Cage." In very good to fine condition, with staining and soiling to the covers, and a small edge tear to the signed page. An excellent copy of one of the most important books in 20th century music. Read More...

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17638. Cage, John. (1912–1992) .
Signed Fulbright Reference Card for Paul Zukofsky

Signed card from the important composer, indicating the submission of a reference to the Fulbright commission on behalf of the violinist Paul Zukofsky. Cage has signed at the foot of the card and dated October 25, 1989. Stamped and postmarked on the verso with Zukofsky's address. Fine. 5 x 3.5 inches (12.5 x 8.9 cm). Read More...

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11971. Cage, John. (1912–1992).
X Writings 79-82 - SIGNED

Middletown, CT: Wesleyan University Press. 1983. First Edition. Square 8vo, pp. 187. Illustrated with several color plates of marble wall panels. Full black cloth in dj. Signed and inscribed and dated 2/28/88 on the half title by the innovative American composer. Very fine.


One of a series of experimental texts in which Cage tries “to find a way of writing which comes from ideas, is not about them, but which produces them,” he attempts in X to create looser structures in both life and art, to free “my writing from my intentions.”


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8566. Cage, John. (1912–1992).
"Solo with obbligato accompaniment of two voices in canon, and six short inventions on the subjects of the solo" - Holograph Printed Score

Edition Peters by Henmar Press. 1963 [ca.1977]. Score reproduced from the holograph. "For any three or more instruments encompassing the range: G below middle C to G one and one half octaves above middle C." 16 pp. 34 cm. On the title page of the score is written: "Carmel, March 7, 1934"; At the end: "April 5, 1934". Ownership stamp on front wrapper, fine throughout. Read More...

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17503. Cage, John. (1912–1992) [Zukofsky, Paul. (1943–2017)].
M, Writings '67–'72 - Inscribed to Paul Zukofsky

London: Calder and Boyars. [1973]. Signed and inscribed on the first blank leaf to the important composer's frequent collaborator, violinist Paul Zukofsky: "for Paul Zukofsky, at the beginning with pleasure, John Cage, February 1977." 217 pp. Softcover. Wrappers somewhat faded, overall fine. 8 x 9 inches (20.4 x 23.2 cm). Read More...

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Large signed original photograph of the important composer, inscribed to noted art critic and lecturer John Russell and Rosamond Bernier Russell on behalf of both Cage and his partner, dancer and choreographer Merce Cunningham. Cage is shown giving a talk ca. 1970's and has elegantly penned at the foot: "From John and Merce to John and Rosamond (just before Egypt!)" Image 10.75 x 7.25 inches, total size 14 x 11 inches. Read More...

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17500. Cage, John. (1912–1992) [Zukofsky, Paul. (1943–2017)].
Empty Words - Inscribed to Paul Zukofsky

Middletown, Connecticut: Wesleyan University Press. [1979]. First edition. Presentation copy of the important composer's writings of 1973–1978, inscribed to his frequent collaborator, violinist Paul Zukofsky.  Read More...

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9613. Cage, John. (1912–1992) [Paik, Nam June. (1932–2006)].
Signed Photograph Playing Card

A highly unusual signed photograph on the reverse of a 5 of Diamonds playing card. 2.24 x 3.5 inches (7.7 x 8.7 cm). A witty and clever item from the composer who experimented with the nature of sound and composition through chance procedures, including the arrival at sound and duration parameters through coin tosses and the use of playing cards. Read More...

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London: Anthony d'Offay Gallery. 1989. First.

First and limited edition, #55 of 200 copies signed to the half title page by artist Jasper Johns, composer John Cage, and dancer and choreographer Merce Cunningham.  With text by Susan Sontag, Richard Francis, Mark Rosenthal, Anne Seymour, David Sylvester, and David Vaughn.  Original full dark grey linen, stamped in blind and in gilt; all edges trimmed; in original dark grey linen slip case. Slip case very slightly frayed, otherwise in very fine condition.  Read More...


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Original drawing in ballpoint pen in blue on wove paper, accomplished and signed by John Cage, Allan Kaprow, Al Hansen, and Wolf Vostell as well as dated 1986 by Al Hansen. The outline of the face, eyes and nose appear to be accomplished by Cage, whose signed name "John Cage" constitutes the nostrils, beneath which Allan Kaprow's name composes a mustache over a mouth, while the figure's hair is clearly accomplished by Hansen, whose name and title outline the head "Al Hansen Kunstlaboratorium Köln." In a lighter, rather faded ink, "Vostell" forms the right eye. Previously exhibited in “The Art of Collecting” at the Museum Kunst Palast Düsseldorf Foundation, 2007. In fine condition.  7.8 x 10.5 inches (26 x 19.5 cm).   Read More...


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Offset lithograph printed in red and blue. 21.5 x 34.5 inches [54 x 87.5 cm]. Circular blind stamp in lower right corner reading "Lennon Ono, Certified 1970-1974, Original Gallery Ad." Paper. Few small closed tears to lower edge; small tape repair to verso of a closed tear to upper image, faint creases visible to image area, “HI” written in pen to the embossed area. Overall fine.  Read More...

Signed leaves with photos of (then) promising new actors and actresses cut from unidentified periodicals from the 1980s, all in black and white. Only some of the photos are signed, mostly with an inscription to Paul McMahon. Various formats; max. 9.5 x 7.5 inches (23.5 x 18.5 cm). In fine condition throughout. Signatures of the following (ordered by date of publication and, for each year, alphabetically): Read More...

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22560. [20th-Century American Composers] .
[Musical Influence] Autograph and typed letters by American composers of the late 20th century about their music listening habits and influences on them

A highly interesting collection of 25 letters from mostly American (some of them, European-born) composers active in the late twentieth century with comments on issues such as musical influence, listening habits and aesthetic preferences. Read More...

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14819. Cunningham, Merce. (1919-2009).
Dance Perspectives 34: "Time to Walk in Space" - SIGNED

New York: Dance Perspectives Foundation. 1968. Signed periodical from the pioneering American modern dancer and choreographer. This issue of the dance journal is dedicated to Cunningham's work, with articles by John Cage, Clive Barnes, and others. Cunningham has signed and inscribed to Paul McMahon over his photograph on the page opposite the contributors' biographies. 67 pp. Softcover. Light shelf wear and toning; overall in fine condition. 7.5 x 9 inches (19.3 x 23 cm).

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22374. Ginsberg, Allen. (1926–1997).
Orwell 1984: Four Calligraphic Autograph Manuscripts

Four original calligraphic manuscripts of Haiku or "American Sentences" from the poet's 1983 Orwell Series, each signed in full "Allen Ginsberg," three dated 8/18/83 and two with the location "N.Y.C." all in the hand of the poet. Each measuring 9.5 x 10.75 inches (24 x 27 cm) on rigid board with gold foil border and verso with silver decorative flecks.  In fine condition. As follows: Read More...

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