THE GREATEST FEMALE POET ILLUSTRATED BY THE GREATEST FEMALE FRENCH BOOK ILLUSTRATOR. A gorgeous edition of Sappho's poems, illustrated with 23 ORIGINAL ETCHINGS BY MARIE LAURENCIN. In this book, Laurencin's etchings are considerably freer--in both technique and subject matter--than in the other books she illustrated. Edition limited to 160 numbered copies. Beautifully printed on fine Lana wove paper. 8vo. Loose as issued in original wraps and publisher's folding case. Light wear to folding case, else FINE AND BRIGHT. Very rare. Seller Inventory # 39151
Title: Poemes de Sapho, illustres de 23 eaux-fortes...
Publisher: Paris: Compagnie Francaise des Arts Graphiques, 1950
Binding: Soft cover
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: 1st Edition
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