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Offered Here: Faces 2011 Faces, 1969-75 Genesis Publications Signed Deluxe Edition Artist Proof Copy XVI. This is an Artist Proof copy of the 2011 Genesis Publications Deluxe Edition, designated with the Roman numeral XVI, originally part of Ian McLagan's personal collection. This 272-page large-format volume encompasses the definitive history of the band Faces, with original text by Kenney Jones, Ronnie Wood, and Ian McLagan. The Artist Proof is bound in full purple goatskin suede leather with gold foil blocking and gilt page edges, housed in a handcrafted red cloth solander box lined with artwork from the 1971 album "A Nod Is As Good As A Wink... to a Blind Horse." Unlike retail Deluxe copies, this Artist Proof includes the signed book and its custom case, without a separate signed Ronnie Wood print.
Additional Information: The book covers the influential period of 1969-1975 for Faces, a British rock band known for its energetic live performances and hit songs like “Stay with Me.” The band, consisting of notable members such as Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood, made a significant impact on the rock scene during this era. This limited edition encapsulates the band's journey as told by its own members, offering an insider's view of their rise to prominence.
Provenance/Authenticity: This lot comes directly from the private collection of Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Ian McLagan, legendary founder and keyboard player of iconic rock band The Small Faces / Faces. McLagan who also toured with The Rolling Stones, The New Barbarians and Bob Dylan, and recorded with dozens of artists. It will be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, signed by Lee McLagan, on behalf of the Ian McLagan estate.
Condition: The Artist Proof is in impeccably clean condition, demonstrating no signs of wear, ageing, or storage. The purple suede binding, internal pages, and red solander box have been carefully preserved in a pristine, museum-quality state, verifying its outstanding provenance from McLagan’s personal archive.