Editions Sic

First edition, one of the only issue of 35 numbered copies on handmade "Olive" and "Coquillage" papers, our copy one of the 5 hors commerce copies signed and numbered in pencil by Ania Staritsky.

Original engravings by Ania Staritsky ; entirely hand-set by Arlette Albert-Birot after Ania Staritsky’s original design.

The "Olive" and "Coquillage" papers, as well as the cover, were designed by Georges Duchêne.

Our copy is complete with the original collage by Ania Staritsky, signed by the artist.

A rare and very attractive copy housed in its chemise and slipcase in olive-green cloth.

 

Rare first edition, one of 124 numbered copies on Arches laid paper, the only printing after 4 China.
Small fold marks in margins of uniformly sunned boards.
Precious autograph inscription dated and signed by Pierre Albert-Birot: "A Roch Grey, ces pilules. Pierre Albert-Birot. 20 Mai 1919." ["To Roch Grey, these pills. Pierre Albert-Birot. 20 May 1919."]

Rare first edition of the first issue of this mythical Avant-garde magazine, directed and entirely written by Pierre Albert-Birot and his wife Germaine.
Signs of use and small marginal tears on the plates.