PICASSO (Pablo) - LAPORTE (Geneviève).
Les Cavaliers d'Ombre.
Paris : J. Foret, 1954. - In-folio, leaves, in publisher's folder and slipcase.
First edition, prefaced by Jacques Audiberti, of this poetic collection by Geneviève Delaporte (1926-2012).

It is illustrated with 7 out-of-text copper engravings by Georges Bétemps, based on the compositions by Pablo PICASSO (1881-1973), each figure having been engraved in the plate by the painter.

Limited edition of 210 copies, signed by the publisher at the justification. This is one of 100 on Johannot pur fil. It is enriched by an autograph poem signed by Geneviève Laporte on the false title, addressed "Pour mon cavalier de Soleil, Edme" and dated Paris, September 23, 1954.

Folder in poor condition, slipcase out of order.
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PICASSO (Pablo) - LAPORTE (Geneviève). Les Cavaliers d'Ombre. Paris : J. Foret, 1954. - In-folio, leaves, in publisher's folder and slipcase. First edition, prefaced by Jacques Audiberti, of this poetic collection by Geneviève Delaporte (1926-2012). It is illustrated with 7 out-of-text copper engravings by Georges Bétemps, based on the compositions by Pablo PICASSO (1881-1973), each figure having been engraved in the plate by the painter. Limited edition of 210 copies, signed by the publisher at the justification. This is one of 100 on Johannot pur fil. It is enriched by an autograph poem signed by Geneviève Laporte on the false title, addressed "Pour mon cavalier de Soleil, Edme" and dated Paris, September 23, 1954. Folder in poor condition, slipcase out of order.

Estimate
€1,000 - €1,500
Result
€3,475
Buyer's premium
26%
PICASSO (Pablo) - LAPORTE (Geneviève). Les Cavaliers d'Ombre. Paris : J. Foret, 1954. - In-folio, leaves, in publisher's folder and slipcase. First edition, prefaced by Jacques Audiberti, of this poetic collection by Geneviève Delaporte (1926-2012). It is illustrated with 7 out-of-text copper engravings by Georges Bétemps, based on the compositions by Pablo PICASSO (1881-1973), each figure having been engraved in the plate by the painter. Limited edition of 210 copies, signed by the publisher at the justification. This is one of 100 on Johannot pur fil. It is enriched by an autograph poem signed by Geneviève Laporte on the false title, addressed "Pour mon cavalier de Soleil, Edme" and dated Paris, September 23, 1954. Folder in poor condition, slipcase out of order.
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