Signed
Complete with all 24 original colour lithographs by Marc Chagall, printed by Mourlot Frères.
– Each colour lithograph has on its verso a black-and-white lithograph (as issued), resulting in a total of 48 original lithographs.
– Numerous additional monochrome drawings within the text.
– Text in French; introduction by Gaston Bachelard.
– References: Cramer Books 42; Mourlot 230–277.
Autograph:
On the title page appears a large, bold autograph “Marc Chagall” in blue pencil, followed by the date “1972” in red pencil — clearly handwritten, adding remarkable bibliophilic and collector’s value.
Condition:
Exceptional, near-mint copy. Colours vivid and unfaded, pages immaculate, binding tight. Signature page perfectly preserved.
Provenance: Private European collection.
Printed in France by Mourlot for Éditions de la Revue Verve, 4 rue Férou, Paris VIe.
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