Marc Chagall 1887-1985

The complete set of 96 etchings plus 11 etched initial letters, 1923-7, with an additional suite on japan paper, bound in two volumes, including text, title-page with watercolour and crayon drawing inscribed Pour Mr. Sinishi Kashima en bon souvenir Marc Chagall 1979. St. Paul de Vence, justification, signed in ink, this copy numbered 39, from the total edition of 368, printed by Louis Fort, published by Tériade, Paris, 1948, very good impressions printed with tone, on wove paper, watermarked BMB J. Perrigot, the full sheets, in generally good condition apart from occasional foxing and slight paper discoloration, contained in original cardboard covers and slipcase, bound in gilt-embossed maroon morocco, signed Thérèse Moncey, with suede doublures, each volume with half morocco sleeves, with title in gilt on spine, all edges gilt, quarto

Bound within this exceptional binding is a printed slip which reads: Cet exemplaire a été exposé au musée des arts décoratifs dans la vitrine qui a obtenu le Grand Prix de la Reliure Française, Pavillon de Marsan, Paris 20 décembre 1950