Francesco Maria Ricci - FMR - 1994
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FMR is a 29‑volume Italian softcover collection by Francesco Maria Ricci, volumes 1–18 and 20–30 (volume 19 missing), each about 126 pages, published 1994–1998, in very good condition.
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Description from the seller
Exceptional and highly collectible complete early run of FMR, the legendary art review founded and published by Franco Maria Ricci.
This lot includes volumes 1 to 30, with only volume 19 missing.
Description
Published between 1994 and 1998, these early FMR issues represent the golden age of the magazine, widely considered one of the most beautiful art periodicals ever produced. Often referred to as “the black pearl of art publishing”, FMR is renowned for its:
• Deep black covers with elegant gold typography
• Museum-quality printing and photography
• Scholarly yet poetic essays
• Focus on art history, architecture, archaeology, decorative arts, and rare iconography
Each volume is richly illustrated and curated with extraordinary editorial taste, making the collection both an aesthetic object and a serious reference library.
Condition
• Overall very good to excellent condition
• Clean interiors, no writing or markings
• Light, normal shelf wear consistent with age
• Spines well preserved and visually striking when displayed together
Contents
• Volumes included: 1–18 and 20–30
• Missing: Volume 19 only
• Italian editions
• Original softcover issues
Exceptional and highly collectible complete early run of FMR, the legendary art review founded and published by Franco Maria Ricci.
This lot includes volumes 1 to 30, with only volume 19 missing.
Description
Published between 1994 and 1998, these early FMR issues represent the golden age of the magazine, widely considered one of the most beautiful art periodicals ever produced. Often referred to as “the black pearl of art publishing”, FMR is renowned for its:
• Deep black covers with elegant gold typography
• Museum-quality printing and photography
• Scholarly yet poetic essays
• Focus on art history, architecture, archaeology, decorative arts, and rare iconography
Each volume is richly illustrated and curated with extraordinary editorial taste, making the collection both an aesthetic object and a serious reference library.
Condition
• Overall very good to excellent condition
• Clean interiors, no writing or markings
• Light, normal shelf wear consistent with age
• Spines well preserved and visually striking when displayed together
Contents
• Volumes included: 1–18 and 20–30
• Missing: Volume 19 only
• Italian editions
• Original softcover issues
Details
Number of Books
29
Subject
Art
Book Title
FMR
Author/ Illustrator
Francesco Maria Ricci
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1994
Edition
Multiple Books / Editions
Language
Italian
Original language
Yes
Binding/ Material
Softback
Number of pages
126
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