Poèmes inédits 1887-1924 [with] Poésies libres 1887-1924. Eaux-fortes en couleurs originales de Edouard Chimot

Louys, Pierre (Edouard Chimot)

Published by Chez l'Artiste, Paris, 1938

About this Item

Two volumes, COMPLETE WITH THE SUPPLEMENT. Chimot's rarest and most sought-after book. Illustrated with six original full-page hors-texte color etchings (with aquatint). Edition limited to 97 numbered copies SIGNED BY CHIMOT, of which this is one of 75 numbered copies printed on fine Rives wove paper. WITH THE SUPPLEMENT (of truly obscene poems), OF WHICH ONLY A FEW COPIES WERE PRINTED ("Quelques exemplaires pour l'artiste et ses amis"). The supplement includes four additional etchings, FOR A TOTAL OF TEN FINE COLOR ETCHINGS BY CHIMOT, CONSIDERED TO BE HIS BEST WORK. Large 4to. Loose as issued in original wraps. Uncut. A bit of scattered foxing on text (plates clean), else fine and bright. In the original (slightly worn) board chemise and slipcase. A LEGENDARY RARITY. Seller Inventory # 38034

Bibliographic Details

Title: Poèmes inédits 1887-1924 [with] Poésies ...

Publisher: Chez l'Artiste, Paris

Publication Date: 1938

Binding: Soft cover

Illustrator: Edouard Chimot

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition