Scripta et Picta

First edition illustrated with 48 color lithographs by the author, one of 260 numbered copies on Arches wove paper, the only printing with a few on japon.
The work is further adorned with 40 initials designed by the distinguished bookbinder Paul Bonet.
This is the most important illustrated book by Maurice de Vlaminck, the fruit of nearly ten years of work.
A handsome copy, complete with its chemise and slipcase.

First edition illustrated with 48 color lithographs by the author, one of a few named copies on japon reserved for the principal collaborators of the publication, ours specially printed for the celebrated bibliophile Colonel Sickles, deluxe issue.

This copy is complete, as stipulated in the justification, with the duplicate set of lithographs in black and in color.

The work is also illustrated with 40 decorated initials designed by the prestigious bookbinder Paul Bonet.

This is Maurice de Vlaminck's most important illustrated book, which took him nearly ten years to complete.

A fine copy, complete with its slipcase and box.

Scripta et Picta, Paris 1937, 24,7x32,6cm, full morocco under chemise and slipcase.
Edition illustrated by Raoul Dufy, one of 130 numbered copies on papier blanc de Rives.
Precious full morocco binding aux têtes de lion [lion heads] signed Paul Bonet and dated 1949.
Full purple inlaid morocco binding by Paul Bonet dated 1949, spine color very skillfully restored, discreet restoration on the upper part of a joint and spine-end, inlaid covers featuring lions with fine inlays of green, ochre, and red calf within numerous gilt fillets, light green velvet endpapers, original wrappers and spine preserved, gilt over untrimmed edges, chemise and slipcase entirely restored with gilt title and date on spine.
Illustrated with 107 original color lithographs and 34 ornamental initials by Raoul Dufy. “Beautiful modern publication, the most important of the artist” (Carteret).
Exceptional copy with two original watercolors (one signed in pencil) and an original pencil drawing signed by Raoul Dufy.
Handsome copy set in a rare Bonet binding “aux têtes de lion”.