MIRÓ (Joan). - Lot 118

MIRÓ (Joan). I work like a gardener. Foreword by Yvon Tallandier. [Paris: XXe siècle, 1963]. - In-folio, 410 x 326: 60 pp, (4 ff. last blank), illustrated cover. In sheets, illustrated slipcase of the publisher. First edition of the words of Joan Miró collected in January 1959 by Yvon Tallandier for the magazine XXe siècle. It is illustrated with 9 original lithographs by MIRÓ (1893-1983), including one on the slipcase, one on the cover and seven full-page lithographs, printed by Mourlot and unsigned. Limited edition of 145 copies signed by the artist above the justification. This one is one of the 20 first copies on japon nacré, among the five hors commerce. It lacks as often the suite of lithographs numbered and signed by the artist. Some wear to the slipcase.