Henri Matisse

The complete book, comprising one etching, signed in ink, with accompanying text in French by Charles Vildrac and reproductions of drawings by the artist, numbered 975 on the justification page, from the edition of 1,000, on Hollande Van Gelder laid paper, published by the artist, 1920, the full sheets, in good condition apart from an occasional fox mark, pale discoloration and offsetting throughout, bound in quarter morocco with marbled boards (worn at the edges)

The book is in good condition overall. The etching has a few pale fox marks. There is pale discoloration throughout from the interleaving tissues, including the etching. The edges of the boards are somewhat worn.
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With the bookplate of Paul and Audrey Rothman