[Small Press] Luciano Bartolini, stunning collection of artists' books, 1976-1979 (1) Traces. Florence, Zona, 1976. Signed and numbered 105/250 in pencil on last page, with a dedication. Sewn, 22 x 16 cm. No text except for title and publisher's information on covers. Contains 16 pages of recycled kraft paper with 8 sheets featuring applied transparent glue traces. Inserted is a typewritten letter with explanatory text by the artist on stationary of Zona editions. Light foxing to covers, unidentified light pen drawing on front cover, generally very good. (2) Traces d’un rêve élaboré avec des éléments antérieurs. Brussels, Michèle Lachowsky, 1979. Softcover, 23 x 16.5 cm, 32 pp. Artists' book printed on blue paper, containing 1 original white gauze collage by Luigi Bartolini, plus text and photographic images. Light toning to cover, else very good. (3) Sogni, Ombre. Munich, Ottenhausen Verlag, 1979. Softcover, 23 x 16.5 cm, 32 pp. Very good copy. With loose inlaid signed letter by Bartolini, and promotional card for the multiple 'Asterterione', printed gold and black on thick handmade paper. (4) The Pearl Mosque. Cologne, Paul Maenz, 1978. Leporello booklet, 14.5 x 17.5 cm, 16 pp. Edition of 200. Tear on fold of one page, else fine. (5) Arianna. Geneva, Edition Centre d'Art Contemporain / Adelina von Fürstenberg, 1979. Softcover, 23.5 x 17 cm, 32 pp. Photographic images by Bartolini, text by Fulvio Salvadori in Italian and French. Fine copy. (total 5)