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HENRI MATISSE
Henry de Montherlant, Pasiphaë, Paris, Martin Fabiani, 1944 (D., books 10)
the complete set of one hundred forty unsigned linocuts, in- and hors-texte and the linocut in blue for the cover, title, text and justification, on Arches, watermark Fabiani, signed in ink on the justification, copy 176 of 250 (copies 1-30 on Japan Ancien, with an additional suite of the twelve full-page linocuts on Chine; copies 31-230 as here; there were also 20 hors-commerce), the full sheets, loose, occasional scattered pale foxing and pale offsetting, otherwise in very good condition, original linen- and wove paper-covered sleeve and slipcase (minor foxing). 340 x 270mm.
Henry de Montherlant, Pasiphaë, Paris, Martin Fabiani, 1944 (D., books 10)
the complete set of one hundred forty unsigned linocuts, in- and hors-texte and the linocut in blue for the cover, title, text and justification, on Arches, watermark Fabiani, signed in ink on the justification, copy 176 of 250 (copies 1-30 on Japan Ancien, with an additional suite of the twelve full-page linocuts on Chine; copies 31-230 as here; there were also 20 hors-commerce), the full sheets, loose, occasional scattered pale foxing and pale offsetting, otherwise in very good condition, original linen- and wove paper-covered sleeve and slipcase (minor foxing). 340 x 270mm.
Provenance
The Estate of the Artist.