Les Fleurs du mal. Interprétations par Odilon Redon

The Flowers of Evil. Interpretations by Odilon Redon
Edmond Deman, Brussels 1891, 16.4x22.1cm, loose leaves.

First edition in this size, reduced from the 1890 issue in large format. One of 10 copies on japon paper of this suite of 9 etchings, most limited deluxe copy (tirage de tête) with 10 on chine. With a table of contents, under a half green cloth publisher's slipcase with flaps, vignette printed on the lower board, missing ribbons. Spine and headpieces rubbed, inner margin of first cover shaded.

Exceptional set of prints on japon by Odilon Redon, superb symbolist "interpretations" of Baudelaire's masterpiece. The drawings from this series were exhibited for the first time at the Salon des XX in February, 1890.