Lot no. 211
[MASSON].-LEIRIS (Michel)
Paris,, Galerie Simon,, [1939]...
Glossaire j'y serre mes gloses.
In-12 (17.2 x 12.2 cm), paperback, illustrated cover.
Illustrated with 16 original lithographs by André Masson, including one for the cover, and one double-page lithograph.
Limited edition of 112 numbered copies, signed by the author and the artist; one of 90 on Arches laid paper (no. 92).
"Michel Leiris was one of Masson's closest lifelong friends, and one with whom he collaborated on a literary level much more closely than with others" (Saphire-Cramer).
Signed autograph letter from André Masson, in pencil, "To Jean Leymarie, affectionately".
Slight traces of creasing to spine, covers a little dulled. Missing the two out-of-text lithographs.
Provenance
Collection of Mr Gérard Delile, former member of the Bar Council.
Bibliography
Saphire-Cramer, Masson, no. 13. Chapon, Le peintre et le livre, p. 97.
Edition illustrated with 16 original lithographs by André Masson. Autographed inscription signed by André Masson to Jean Leymarie.
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
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