The Rolling Stones Tour of the Americas, 1975 (Deluxe and signed limited edition)

Deluxe, signed limited edition, 332 of 350 bound in full black leather.

In 1975, the Rolling Stones documented their mammoth 40-show American tour - T.O.T.A ‘75 - in it’s entirety. Their trusted friend, Christopher Sykes, was brought along to create a visual and written record of their journey. Travelling with the band in a specially commissioned aircraft called the Starship, Sykes was a constant companion to the band for the entirety of the tour. His photographs, diary entries, and daily newsletters will give you a front-row seat on the Starship, a backstage pass for prep with the band, and along with the members during their activities.

This handmade, leatherbound book and boxed set is the result of these efforts: an official, limited edition publication overseen by the members of the band themselves. Inside you will find a large archived of previously-unseen photographs, a personal diary, and a collection of tour memorabilia - including backstage passes and hotel keys. This particular copy is the "deluxe" edition, printed in smaller numbers than other limited editions of the same publication. The full leather binding, and the print run of only 350 copies, this copy being 332, identify this.

Genesis Publications, founded by Brian Roylance, has established itself as one of the preeminent makers of ultra-luxury, limited edition books focused on music, art, and popular culture. Their books are produced in very small print runs, with exceptional production values utilising the finest materials available.

First Deluxe Edition. Guildford: Genesis Publications LTD., 2006. Folio. (36x31cm). Original black publisher's leather in decorative solander case.

This deluxe edition contains an additional photo of Mick Jagger signed by Sykes, as well as the signatures of Sykes and Ridge within the book. It is numbered 332 of 350 copies. Also included is a facsimile of the "Starship" 12-page promotional brochure illustrating and describing the aircraft on which the tour was travelled. Alongside this, two replica hotel room keys and 40 backstage passes are housed in compartments within the solander case.

Fine. Impeccably preserved inside solander case. All contents collated and complete, including extra items such as keys and passes. Solander case has some minor markings here and there.

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