L'Homme Deguise en Homme.
by FISCHER, Hans. ROY, Claude
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- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
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- Seller
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LONDON, Greater London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Lausanne: André & Pierre Gonin, 1959. No. 14 of 15 deluxe copies with an extra suite of prints on Chine, an original copper plate for the book (which has been crossed) and two original drawings, this specially printed for Dr. John Blum, of a total edition of 215 copies, signed by the publisher. 16 original etchings by Hans Fischer. Printed in Baskerville type with the title and initials printed in red on Auvergne handmade paper;l. Large 4to., loose as issued in the original wrappers in the original chemise and slipcase with vellum spine with blue lettering and blue paper covered boards.||Hans Fischer was a Swiss painter well known as the author and illustrator of the children’s book Pitschi, the kitten who always wanted to be something else.| One of only 15 copies with an original copper plate, two original drawings and an extra suite
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- Bookseller
- SOPHIE SCHNEIDEMAN RARE BOOKS (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 7051
- Title
- L'Homme Deguise en Homme.
- Author
- FISCHER, Hans. ROY, Claude
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- André & Pierre Gonin
- Place of Publication
- Lausanne
- Date Published
- 1959
- Keywords
- Hans Fischer;Copper engravings Book,Artists’ & Fine Press, Illustrated
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