Retaining the art style and tone of
the previous numbered editions looks to save the legacy of a series that could so easily be lost in the name of progress.
Not exact matches
(Note that since 1983 Westminster is
numbered differently than in
previous editions.)
Unlike the
previous V12 Vantage Roadster, which was limited to just 101 examples, the new «S» version does not appear to be a limited or special
edition and will no doubt be built in greater
numbers.
According to R.R. Bowker, the world's leading provider of bibliographic information, the
number of traditional books published for 2009 is projected to be on par with the
previous year (over 280,000 new titles and
editions), while the total of traditional and non-traditional books published is projected to top 1 million units for the first time ever.
1967 From the
edition of 100, signed by the artist in ink on a
numbered label accompanying the work 20 1/4 x 9 1/2 x 1 1/4 in: 51.4 x 24.3 x 3.3 cm Publisher: Édition Denise René, Paris Provenance: Purchased directly from Galerie Denise René, Paris by the
previous owners
Please note, however, that as the print is being produced in such a limited
number - and
previous special
edition prints by Rolfe have historically sold out in less than a month - it would be much safer to purchase Twelve Stars sooner rather than later.