Ponge, Francis. L'Asparagus. Lausanne: printed for Françoise Mermod, 1963

4to (11 1/8 x 9 in.; 282 x 228 mm).  8 double-page lithographs in colors by Jean Fautrier, original printed wrappers bound in.  Full beige calf, spine lettered in green and blue inlays, covers with onlays of pieces of shell and natural calfskin dyed green, green suede endleaves, by Monique Mathieu (1965).  Slipcase and chemise; stain on slipcase, minimal wear.



Copy 37 of 98 copies (of a whole edition of 151) signed by Fautrier and Ponge.

Bibliothèque Nationale, Paris, 50 Livres illustrés depuis 1947, no. 30, 1988

4to (11 1/8 x 9 in.; 282 x 228 mm). 8 double-page lithographs in colors by Jean Fautrier, original printed wrappers bound in. Full beige calf, spine lettered in green and blue inlays, covers with onlays of pieces of shell and natural calfskin dyed green, green suede endleaves. Slipcase and chemise; stain on slipcase, minimal wear.
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