Max Ernst 1891-1976

The complete book, comprising 36 unsigned lithographs printed in colours en texte, and the deluxe set of 36 lithographs printed in colors en suite, each signed in pencil and numbered 26/69, on japon nacré paper, signed in pencil and numbered 26 on the justification, with full margins, both suites loose in orange cloth-covered boards with blue paper labels on the spines, in matching slipcase with some wear; and after Max Ernst  histoires naturelles, the complete portfolio comprising 34 collotypes, introduction by Jean Arp, title-page and justification, signed on the justification in black ink and numbered in pencil 263 from the edition of 300, on wove paper, published by Jeanne Bucher, Paris, 1926, both in good condition apart from slight pale fox marks, surface soiling, and creases, loose in original paper-covered boards with linen spine and tie (slightly soiled and worn)