first edition Stiff Wraps
1963 · Paris
by Masson, Andre
Paris: Galerie Louise Leiris, 1963. First edition. Stiff Wraps. Textured, hand made front cover paper with vegetable and floral motifs surround Masson's illustration. Fine in fine custom chemise of blue boards. Masson, Andre. Folio, 33 x 26 cm. Limited edtion, copy 25 of 30 (total edition of 40, ten exemplaires hors commerce) signed by Andre Masson, with nine original etchings on chine applique (BFK Rives watermarked paper), one is mounted on the front wrapper, others are loose as issued, all with tissue guards, and eight etchings inititaled in pencil by Masson. Title with the vignette of the monogram of Kahnweiler engraved after Derain. Printed on the presses of Atelier Crommelynck.
(Inventory #: 21479)