Annie Leibovitz - SUMO Collector’s Edition - 2014

Annie Leibovitz — TASCHEN 'SUMO' Collector’s Edition (2014) — SAMPLE / NOT FOR SALE (No. 00000) + Marc Newson tripod stand + original packaging

Important – photos / condition disclosure
The first 5 photos are official TASCHEN stock photos, added to show the original presentation and how the complete set looks.

All photos after that are my own photos of the exact item being offered. These clearly show the actual condition, including visible signs of use and damage. Please base your bid on the photos of the actual item.

Offered is the legendary TASCHEN Annie Leibovitz SUMO (Collector’s Edition format), originally used as an in-store viewing / display copy. The book is marked “SAMPLE – NOT FOR SALE” and numbered 00000 (store sample).

This title is part of TASCHEN’s signed/numbered SUMO program and is known for its massive format and the Marc Newson-designed tripod bookstand.

Official publication specs (per TASCHEN)
Hardcover with 8 fold-outs
- 476 pages
- Book format listed by TASCHEN: 50 × 69 cm

Measured size (this copy, approx.)
70 × 50 × 8 cm (H × W × D)

Edition note (important)
TASCHEN states that the Art Edition No. 1–1,000 comes with a signed fine art print. This is a SAMPLE copy (No. 00000) / store display copy and does not include an original print.

Condition (please read carefully)
Binding has partially come loose in several places.
Some pages are loosening or detaching.
Some pages show signs of use/handling (this was a bookstore viewing copy).
Suitable for restoration/rebinding, or for framing individual photographs.

Included in the lot
- Main SUMO book (sample copy)
- Original packaging/box shown in the photos.
- Tripod display stand (Marc Newson design) (78 × 62.5 cm and leg distance 86 cm)

Completeness / what is NOT included
- No supplementary essay compendium (normally part of the set).
- No outer cover / dust jacket / slipcover (the cover that goes over the hardcover)