Jean METZINGER

First edition, exceedingly rare copy without statement of edition, with the correct imprint dated 20 October 1912.

Restorations to spine and inner margins of the covers, a discreet fold to the low­er right corner of the front cover.

Illustrated with 26 artworks by Paul Cézanne, Pablo Picasso, André Derain, Georges Braque, Jean Metzinger, Ma­rie Laurencin, Albert Gleizes, Fernand Léger, Marcel Duchamp, Juan Gris and Francis Picabia.

 
A fine copy despite restorations, rare without statement of edition, of this Cubist manifesto published on the oc­casion of the historic exhibition of the "Section d'Or" at the Galerie La Boétie.
 

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First illustrated deluxe edition, expanded with a foreword by Albert Gleizes, one of 400 numbered copies on Lana wove paper.

 

Volume illustrated with 7 original etchings or drypoints by Pablo Picasso

“L’homme au chapeau”, Jean Metzinger, Marie Laurencin, Albert Gleizes, Francis Picabia, Jacques Villon and Marcel Duchamp, together with 4 plates after Georges Braque, André Derain, Juan Gris and Fernan

First edition on current paper.
Back and flat slightly and marginally insolated without gravity, two small gaps in the foot of the back.
Signed autograph dedication of Suzanne Metzinger to Coucou (Rousseau): "... memory of John".

first edition on plain paper.
Autographed and signed autograph from Suzanne Metzinger to Coucou Rousseau: "... memories of a beautiful time!"
Small spots on the margin of the first board.