First edition, one of 800 numbered copies on Montgolfier paper.
Illustrated with two original hors-texte drypoints and in-text drawings by Jean Lurçat.
Spine and covers slightly and marginally faded, as usual; a well-preserved copy overall.
Sixth issue of the year 1947, richly illustrated with photographic reproductions, including numerous works by Henri Cartier-Bresson. Illustrated cover by Jean Lurçat. Contributions by Albert Camus, Alexandre Astruc, Darius Milhaud, Iain Lang, Robert Sabin, Nancy Newhall, Newton Arvin, Jacques Delamain, Beaumont Newhall, Jean Vermandoy, and Woody Guthrie.
Cover slightly rubbed and soiled, a loss to the spine, leaves slightly browned.
Ex-libris of Pierre Mercier.
First edition, limited to 500 copies, this being one of only 8 numbered, signed and justified by Jean Lurçat in the colophon, constituting the deluxe issue.
As is often the case, this copy lacks the original drawing by Jean Lurçat that accompanied each of the eight deluxe copies.
Bookplate pasted to the upper left corner of the inside of the front cover, a scarce and pleasing copy.
First edition, one of 100 copies printed on antique Montval wove paper, the only issue following 1 copy on old Japan paper, 10 on imperial Japan, and 20 hors commerce.
Work illustrated with 9 original drypoints by Jean Lurçat.
A rare and handsome copy.
Inscribed and signed by Jean Lurçat to Jean Bourgoin.
