[Ephemera] Damian Hirst, five significant early invitation cards (1-2) Two postcards published by Emmanuel Perrotin Paris, in conjunction with Hirst's show 'When Logics Die' held in Sept. - Oct. 1991. From a set of four cards, all published. (3) Folding card invite for the group show 'Strange Developments' at Anthony d' Offay Gallery London in 1992, with Damien Hirst image on recto. (4) The Acquired Inability to Escape, Divided. Exquisite invitation card published by Jablonka Galerie Cologne, in conjunction with the Hirst exhibition held from Nov. 13 to Dec. 23 1993. Offset lithograph printed in colours, on two thick card sheets, each 21 x 10.5 cm. (5) Damien Hirst, Still. Invitation card for the artist's first show at White Cube London 1995. Printed b/w with photographic image, 15 x 15 cm. All cards in mint condition.

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