np: np, 1971. Striking collage by mail artist Ray Johnson done on a copy of Tuli Kupferburg's "Yeah 8." Johnson has embellished the front cover with the text "Your trout stam got her un-cancelled so here's mud in your eye." Dated July 6, 1971 and with his usual drawing and also with a handwritten Louis Armstrong as well. The piece has been framed by him and with some coloring behind the piece as well. Includes an original envelope from Johnson affixed to the reverse side addressed to F. (Futzie) Nutzzzle of Balloon Newspaper and with a copy of a humorous "letter" from curator Henry Geldzahler to Johnson talking about his favorite dead person being Kathleen Ferrier. All components in lovely condition. A nicer than usual collage by Johnson. Item #196513 More

Price: $7,500.00