Published by Gallimard, Paris, 1970
Seller: Design Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. This is a very good hardcover copy in the original clear acetate wrapper, corners slightly bumped. Wrapper has a short repaired tear. SIGNED by the artist, Max Ernst in ink on the dark red front endpaper and briefly inscribed to an American art historian and dated Paris, 1970. The art historian who participated in the production of several works on Max Ernst, subsequently inscribed the book and gifted it to a friend of his in the 1980's.Otherwise completely clean. Text in FRENCH. Illustrated in black & white. 9" high X 7" wide, 448 pages. Heavy book, foreign shipping will be extra. This book will be securely wrapped and packed in a sturdy box and shipped with tracking. Signed by Artist.
Couverture rigide. Gallimard | Paris 1970 | 17.50 x 22.50 cm | reliure de l'éditeur | Edition originale pour laquelle il n'a pas été tiré de grands papiers. Reliure à la bradel de l'éditeur en plein cartonnage, exemplaire complet de son rhodoïd qui comporte une déchirure en tête du dos. Envoi autographe signé de Max Ernst à Geneviève et Gaétan (sic) Picon agrémenté d'un dessin représentant trois petits oiseaux. Ouvrage illustré de 120 reproductions d'oeuvres de Max Ernst. Agréable exemplaire. | [ENGLISH DESCRIPTION FOLLOWS] first edition for which it was not taken from large papers. Binding to the bradel of the publisher in full cardboard, complete copy of its rhodoid that includes a tear in the head of the back. Autograph signed by Max Ernst to Geneviève and Gaétan (sic) Picon decorated with a drawing representing three small birds. Illustrated book of 120 reproductions of works by Max Ernst. Pleasant copy. *.