André BRETON

First edition for which there were no large paper copies.
A rare and good copy.

First edition for which there were no large paper copies.
Richly illustrated, a rare and good copy.

De l'humour noir [Black Humor]
G. L. M. | Paris 1937 | 15x19 cm | original wrappers
First edition, one of 15 copies on Hollande, the tirage de tête, with blue covers illustrated by Yves Tanguy.
This copy includes the text by Sade and the reproduction of Breton's collage on the masters of black humor with the names of the figures illustrated on the back.
An outstandingly rare and exceptionally fresh copy.

First edition, a Service de Presse (advance) copy.
Numerous contributions including those by J. Gracq, R. Queneau, O. Paz, P. Soupault, G. Ribemont-Dessaignes, R. Caillois, A. Masson, Matta, M. Blanchot...
Iconography by M. Ray, W. Lam, A. Jouffroy...
A small tear at the foot of one joint.

Reprint published in 2000 numbered copies.
Folded cover illustrated by Picasso.
Light rubbing to covers.

New edition. Back slightly past, otherwise nice copy.