Author: BRAQUE, GEORGES / RENE CHAR
Title: Lettera Amorosa
Description: Geneva, Edwin Engelberts. 1963. Loose sheets in printed French wrapper in red cloth clamshell box with title label on spine. The inside of the box is covered with velvet paper. Published in Geneva by Edwin Engelberts and printed in Paris by Mourlot, Illustrated with 27 original lithographs by Georges Braque (+ 2 small b/w vignettes). 13 full page color lithographs of which 1 double page (with 2 lines of text). 1 full page black & white lithograph and 13 in text lithographs of which 9 in color. The stones were erased after the printing of the lithographs. Number 130 of a limited edition of 230 copies, printed on Rives. Hand signed in pencil by Georges Braque and Rene Char. A truly fine, collectible publication. Striking lithographs with strong impressions and vivid colors. 55, vii pp. Sheets measure 31,8 x 25,2 cm. Fine. Signed by Illustrator(s).

Keywords: Art, France, Cubism, Georges Braque, Literature, Rene Char, Lettera Amorosa Fine Printing and Private Presses


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