BATAILLE Georges. MASSON André. LE MORT. Au Vent d'Arles, 19 - Lot 27

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BATAILLE Georges. MASSON André. LE MORT. Au Vent d'Arles, 19 - Lot 27
BATAILLE Georges. MASSON André. LE MORT. Au Vent d'Arles, 1964, in-4 oblong, in sheets, titled white vellum folder, cloth case of the edition. First edition reserved exclusively for subscribers who are friends of Georges Bataille and André Masson, printed at 145 copies all signed by André Masson. Illustrated with 9 free original engravings, all signed by André Masson. Copy of Roger Passeron dedicated and signed by André Masson including a draft of a pencil lettering by André Masson. In a cloth-covered slipcase, an important set of original plates by André Masson, notes, preparatory drawings in ballpoint pen and pencil, some enhanced with watercolours and sometimes signed by André Masson. The original copperplate of an engraving is enclosed. In a ribboned cloth wrapper: - a watercolor etching and gouache signed by André Masson, the only proof to determine the colors of the final etching. Trial proof annotated on the back by André Masson. - Marie sous la pluie se caressant". Proof print justified and signed in blue pencil by André Masson. - "La caresse dans la tourmente" or "Marie se caressant à la porte de la taverne". Plate refused for the Death. Proof signed. Exceptional copy.
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