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All CollectionsFirst edition. One of 385 numbered copies on Vélin d'Arches. Six original lithographs by Georges Rouault and initialled by the author and the publisher, preface by André Suarès and catalogue of the E. Frapier gallery in fine.
The six lithographs are captioned and signed in the plate. Some foxing, shading caused by the protective paper facing the lithographs.
The copy contains an autograph post card signed by Georges Rouault to the publisher about the publication of the book:
“What a terrible job [...], don't change anything, I have reviewed it word for word – twice. I have retouched all the little sketches and the Bloy and the Baudelaire...”
Rare and beautiful copy.