first edition Hardcover
1925 · Paris
by Saude, Jean
Paris: Au Editions De L'Ibis, 1925. First edition. Hardcover. Multi colored boards, spine and front cover lettered in gilt. Very good in slightly worn decorated slipcase. Saude, Jean. 74 pages in text. 34 x 26 cm. Limited edition, copy 396 of 415 copies signed by Jean Saude. Twenty pochoir illustrations, some in multiple progressive states (31 plates in total). The text, which includes a history of the pochoir process and detailed practical instructions, is decorated with large initial letters and head-and tail-piece designs in pochoir. It remains the definitive explanation of the technique. Publisher's chemise, with pochoir labels to covers, endpapers in pochoir, original pochoir illustrated card slipcase, painted on all 5 panels, repairs at joints and corners, rubbing to panels, rubbing to chemise, custom morocco-backed box.
(Inventory #: 24167)