La Celestine. Illustrated by Picasso with 66 etchings with aquatints

Paris, Éditions de l'atelier Crommelynck, 1971. La tragicomedia de Calisto y Melibea, known as La Celestina, novel attributed to Fernando de Rojas published in 1499, illustrated by Picasso with 66 etchings with aquatints, dated in plate, between April 11 and August 19 1968, unsigned. The etchings done for la Celestine are part of the 347 series, Picasso worked to the etchings almost daily with Aldo and Pietro Crommelynck, at their atelier in Mougins, using different techniques. After the impressions were pulled, 66 etchings were chosen by Picasso to illustrate La Celestine. The character of La Celestine was first portrayed by Picasso on a painting in 1903. Limited numbered editions in 400 copies on Richard de Bas laid paper, watermarked La Celestine. Copy n 48 signed on justification page by Picasso in pencil. Bound in parchment board, protective jacket and slipcase. Ref: Cramer 149. Complete and in very good condition.