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Mail art no. 96


A decorated airmail envelope with labels, stamps, and drawings, mailed from the Institute of Fatuous Research in England to John M. Bennett in Columbus, Ohio, dated February 6, 1991.
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Typed and handwritten memorandum from the Institute of Fatuous Research to John M. Bennett, dated May 1, 1991, with a note inviting him to contribute to the “Fatuous Book of Love.”
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Collection of illustrated mail art pieces and labels from the Institute of Fatuous Research, including the “Fatuous Book of Love” flyer, “Mutant Baby Post” stamps, and “Play Time For Ever” stickers.
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Back of a red and blue-bordered airmail envelope from the Institute of Fatuous Research with a return address label and a red fingerprint mark.
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Title

Mail art no. 96

Subject

Mail art

Description

Multiple items enclosed in airmail envelope. White envelope stamped in black and red ink with white, blue and gold labels; illustrated in red marker; UK postage affixed. Letter written in red marker on white stationary stamped with black ink. Inserts include two gold labels printed in black. Remaining inserts are white leaflets of various size printed and illustrated in black. Mail art recipient: John M. Bennett.

Creator

Institute of Fatuous Research

Source

State University of New York at Buffalo. Poetry Collection

Publisher

State University of New York at Buffalo. University Libraries

Date

1991

Contributor

Basinski, Michael
Bennett, John M.

Rights

IN COPYRIGHT. This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). Contact the Poetry Collection for more information.

Language

eng

Type

Image
Text

Identifier

MA0096
LIB-PC001

Date Created

2006-02-24

Date Modified

2006-05-30

Is Part Of

Mail Art. LIB-PC001

Extent

11 x 24 cm.

Medium

Envelopes
Paper (Fiber product)
Stationery
Stickers

Collection

Mail Art

Citation

Institute of Fatuous Research, “Mail art no. 96,” Digital Collections - University at Buffalo Libraries, accessed March 15, 2026, https://digital.lib.buffalo.edu/items/show/607.