Roth, Dieter. Im Meer (Into the Sea). In the Sea (Into the Sea). Tin toy in icing in cardboard box. Monogrammed and dated on a mounted label in the box, signed and inscribed "A.P." on a mounted label on the underside. 1969, dimensions approx. 7.5 x 20 x 11 cm. Probably a prototype from the workshop of Rudolf Rieser, who also produced and co-edited the edition. Produced outside and before the edition of 100 copies and inscribed "A.P." and dated one year before the edition was published. - Cf. Dobke, Bücher + Multiples, 24 - Dobke, 1960-1975, 1970.4 - Produced by Rudolf Rieser. - Cardboard cover pierced by 2 wings, cover half detached at hinge, 2 tears in cardboard, somewhat dusty. -

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