Henri Matisse 1869-1954

The book comprising 54 lithographs printed in colours and 48 variations on the fleur-de-lys, 1950, with title-page, facsimile text, and justification, this copy signed in pencil by the artist, numbered 243 from the total edition of 1200, published by Tériade, Paris, on Arches paper, the full sheets, in good condition apart from slight paper discoloration and pale offsetting, loose in original paper wrappers, in boards and slipcase