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PICASSO, Pablo, illustrator (1881-1973) -- OVID (ca 43BC-ca 17). Les Métamorphoses. Lausanne: Albert Skira, 1931.
4o (328 x 263 mm). 30 etchings by Picasso. Contents loose as issued in original wrappers, uncut; chemise and slipcase; cloth folding case.
LIMITED EDITION, number 41 of 125 copies SIGNED by Picasso on limitation page of a total edition of 145. "This admirable book is due to the enthusiasm of a young bibliophile, Albert Skira, who had founded a publishing house in Lausanne in 1928 and was very desirous of having Picasso illustrate his first book.... This is one of the rare times that Picasso illustrated a book with close attention to the text. He chose scenes that were well defined, and enjoyed searching for the ideal representation of them..." (Goeppert-Cramer 19); The Artist and the Book in France p.340.
4o (328 x 263 mm). 30 etchings by Picasso. Contents loose as issued in original wrappers, uncut; chemise and slipcase; cloth folding case.
LIMITED EDITION, number 41 of 125 copies SIGNED by Picasso on limitation page of a total edition of 145. "This admirable book is due to the enthusiasm of a young bibliophile, Albert Skira, who had founded a publishing house in Lausanne in 1928 and was very desirous of having Picasso illustrate his first book.... This is one of the rare times that Picasso illustrated a book with close attention to the text. He chose scenes that were well defined, and enjoyed searching for the ideal representation of them..." (Goeppert-Cramer 19); The Artist and the Book in France p.340.