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Unpaginated. Fo. Complete 2 volume set. Deluxe first edition. Publisher's linen backed hardcovers in clamshell case, black leatherette boards, gilt stamped title on spine and front covers, gilt upper leaf edges, purple velveteen lined case, matching purple end papers, illustrated with fine reproductions of copperplate engravings, drypoints, etchings, mezzotints, and linocuts. Includes the major part, in English, of Georges Bloch's introduction to Picasso's "Pablo Picasso. Catalogue de l'oeuvre grave et lithographie, 1904-1967," published in 1968. Measures: Book; 1.25 W x 16.5 D x 11.75 H inches each. Clamshell; 3.5 W x 17.75 D x 12.5 H inches. About the work: Picasso's 347 series is a collection of erotic engravings executed at Mougins from March to October 1968, a daily illustrative diary where he inscribed his thoughts on copper. CONDITION NOTES Very good; light wear not commensurate with age and use (e.g. age-toned linen covers, sporadic light handling wear at extremities), strong square spines/tight bindings, boards and text pages clean and crisp, see images. A nice set. Seller Inventory # 002764
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