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(WEBER, KEM). Gebhard, David & Harriette Von Breton. Santa Barbara, CA. 1969 (1976).: The Art Galleries of the University of California, Santa Barbara.. Second Edition 1/750. Square 8vo. Illustrated Wrappers. Design Monograph. Near Fine.. 108pp, 113 illustrations in b&w. Designed by David Gebhard. With a biography and bibliography. In a protective clear acetate dustwrapper. This is the lovely catalogue published in conjunction with the first major retrospective of the work of the noted Southern California-based architect and industrial designer Kem Weber. Perhaps best known for his contributions to West Coast Art Deco, Weber designed sets for Paramount Studios, several lines of furniture - including his renowned "Airline" chair of 1935, many department stores, and Burbank's Walt Disney Studios in 1941. A bright, most handsome example of the second printing of this uncommon document limited to seven hundred and fifty unnumbered copies showing some light wear and rubbing to its foil wrappers. LC 74-623366 Inventory Number: 025842