Paul Valéry, Les Bucoliques de Virgile, Scripta & Picta, Paris, 1953 (Ginestet & Pouillon E555-557)
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JACQUES VILLON (1875-1963)
Paul Valéry, Les Bucoliques de Virgile, Scripta & Picta, Paris, 1953 (Ginestet & Pouillon E555-557)
the complete set of 23 lithographs in colors, hors-texte, title page, table of contents and justification, on Japon Nacré, copy XVIII from the partial edition of 80 on this paper (there were also 245 on Arches), with two drawings in pen and watercolor, each signed in ink; plus an additional impression of (E. 557) in colors, signed in pencil, numbered 21/80 and an additional impression of (E. 557) in black only, signed in pencil, numbered 22/80; plus a suite of the decompositions of the 23 lithographs, partly signed in pencil, the full sheets, in very good condition, unique binding by G. De Coster, tan morocco with elaborate leather and morocco onlays in bordeau, green, greys and pink, gilt, stylised pattern replicating one of Villon's geometric compositions, gilt edges, with suede doublures; half morocco protective cover and matching slipcase. 15¾ x 13 in. (400 x 320 mm.)
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Paul Valéry, Les Bucoliques de Virgile, Scripta & Picta, Paris, 1953 (Ginestet & Pouillon E555-557)
the complete set of 23 lithographs in colors, hors-texte, title page, table of contents and justification, on Japon Nacré, copy XVIII from the partial edition of 80 on this paper (there were also 245 on Arches), with two drawings in pen and watercolor, each signed in ink; plus an additional impression of (E. 557) in colors, signed in pencil, numbered 21/80 and an additional impression of (E. 557) in black only, signed in pencil, numbered 22/80; plus a suite of the decompositions of the 23 lithographs, partly signed in pencil, the full sheets, in very good condition, unique binding by G. De Coster, tan morocco with elaborate leather and morocco onlays in bordeau, green, greys and pink, gilt, stylised pattern replicating one of Villon's geometric compositions, gilt edges, with suede doublures; half morocco protective cover and matching slipcase. 15¾ x 13 in. (400 x 320 mm.)
album
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