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Lot 71
[FINE PRESS BOOKS]. [PICASSO, Pablo (1881-1973), illustrator]. [SELDES, Gilbert (1893-1970), editor]. ARISTOPHANES. Lysistrata. New York: The Limited
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
Sold for
$3,600
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[FINE PRESS BOOKS]. [PICASSO, Pablo (1881-1973), illustrator]. [SELDES, Gilbert (1893-1970), editor]. ARISTOPHANES. Lysistrata. New York: The Limited Editions Club, 1934. 4to (14 x 12 x 2"). Illustrated with 6 black and white etchings and numerous intertextual vignette illustrations. 117, [1, limitation page]. Publisher’s pictorial boards with blue board chemise. Lacking slipcase. #1084/1500 COPIES SIGNED BY PICASSO. "The only American publication with original Picasso etchings, which are among his most important in the classical style" (The Artist and the Book 226). LEC 52.
Condition
Chemise with minor rubbing and edge wear, sunning at extremities, and small separation at top spine rear. Occasional marginal toning and thumbsoiling to text. Light water damage to p103. Lacking slipcase. Near Fine.
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