FAUTRIER (Jean) - GANZO (Robert). - Lot 241

FAUTRIER (Jean) - GANZO (Robert). Lespugue. [Paris: les auteurs], 1942. - In-4 oblong, 279x350: 47 pp, (2 ff. last blank), printed cover. In sheets, filled cover. First illustrated edition, 123 copies printed, with 11 original lithographs, 10 of them full-page, by the painter Jean FAUTRIER (1898-1964), whose first illustrated book this is. A passport copy on Chine paper, with this fine autograph dedication signed by Robert Ganzo on the first leaf, addressed to Monsieur Freiney: To Monsieur Freiney, // who brought so much // understanding and care to the printing // of my poems // With my friendship and thanks // Robert Ganzo // 1943 Jean Fautrier has added his signature to this dedication. A very well preserved copy, without its embossed crystal paper, which is almost always missing.