Description
FIRST EDITION of this elegant work by the Pichette brothers, in which Henri's text is printed on 12 original lithographs by James.
Total edition of 110 copies on Arches vellum.
ONE OF THE FIRST 11 NUMBERED COPIES ON LARGE ARCHES VELIN signed by the author and the artist, the only print run to include :
- an autograph fragment of Henri Pichette's manuscript
- an original signed gouache by James Pichette
- a continuation of the text on Auvergne Richard de Bas paper
- a suite of 12 lithographs signed on Japon nacré
"If they have to accuse me of being in the moon the strange innocents who pride themselves on having their feet firmly on the ground, well, I'll confess straight away: I'm a Selenite."
RARE.
Accordion mounted leaves, publisher's full chocolate cloth box, title in palladium, some rubbing to the spines. Good condition.