Fine Books and Manuscripts, Including Selections from the Collection of Barbara and Ira Lipman
Fine Books and Manuscripts, Including Selections from the Collection of Barbara and Ira Lipman
The Passion of American Collectors: Property of Barbara and Ira Lipman
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3,000 - 4,000 USD
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The Passion of American Collectors: Property of Barbara and Ira Lipman
Aristophanes; and Pablo Picasso
Lysistrata. A new version by Gilbert Seldes. New York: Limited Editions Club, 1934
4to (292 x 235 mm). Printed in red and black, 6 etchings by Picasso and numerous text vignettes after Picasso. Paper over boards with design after Picasso, printed label. Original glassine; some wear and fraying. Original slipcase and chemise; some wear and fading.
Copy 115 of 1500 numbered copies, signed by Picasso. "The only American publication with original Picasso etchings, which are among his most important in the classical style" (The Artist & the Book).
REFERENCE
The Artist & the Book 226
