First Edition. Charles Biederman's influential modernist treatise Letters on the New Art, published in Red Wing, Minnesota in 1951. This scarce work presents a series of letters discussing the philosophy, purpose, and evolution of modern abstract art, reflecting Biederman's pioneering theories on structure and artistic creation. A particularly notable association copy, warmly inscribed by the author to Helen Keller on the front endpaper: "To Helen Keller, with my best wishes, Charles Biederman, Oct. '51." The inscription links two significant twentieth-century figures: Charles Biederman, the American abstract artist and theorist associated with Structurism, and Helen Keller, the renowned author, lecturer, and humanitarian. Association copies connecting these individuals are rarely encountered on the market. Illustrated throughout with reproductions and diagrams accompanying Biederman's discussion of modern art. Bound in the publisher's original red printed wrappers. An uncommon first edition made especially desirable by its presentation inscription to one of the most celebrated figures in American history.
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Very Good Condition. Original red printed card wrappers with moderate shelf wear, rubbing, and light soiling consistent with age. Minor creasing and edge wear to covers, with some separation of the wrappers from the text block at the interior hinges. Binding remains secure and complete. Interior pages are generally clean with light age toning and occasional minor spots of foxing. Presentation inscription by Charles Biederman to Helen Keller on the first free endpaper dated October 1951.
Approximately 9 x 6 inches (23 x 15 cm) 95 pages Slim octavo format
