Paul-Émile BÉCAT

Edition illustrated with original drypoints and two-tone initial letters by Paul-Emile Bécat, one of 770 numbered copies on Arches paper.
Spine of chemise and slipcase boards marginally and slightly faded.
Handsome copy complete with its chemise and slipcase covered in red felt..

Six erotic drawings with watercolor highlights, white pencil on cream Canson-type paper. These works belong to the artist's final manner, certainly the most accomplished in terms of inspiration, virtuosity and technique. These drawings were not selected for the illustration of Doctorat impromptu, and were therefore not engraved for the work.
Wine-red percaline envelope, lined inside with grey paper containing the drawings. Superb condition.
Rare erotic ensemble by Paul-Emile Bécat.

Illustrated edition in first printing. Limited edition of 745 numbered copies. One of 50 hors commerce copies, N°XVII. 8 hors-texte compositions and 10 in-text compositions hand-colored with pochoir. Additionally 2 original colored drawings not used for the edition (pencils, watercolor), all in a tissue paper folder.
Publisher's binding. Chemise and slipcase, beige cloth and red marbled paper. Cream folded cover printed in red with vignette. Handsome copy, slipcase and cover in very good condition, leaves and additional material very fresh.

First printing of the illustrations by Paul-Emile Bécat, published in 390 copies on vélin de Rives (n°293).
Illustrated with drypoints hors texte in black by Paul-Emile Bécat.
A very attractive copy.