Erni, Hans - Ellenberger, Jean Marie. Le Minotaure d'Octobre. Avec dix-neuf eaux-fortes originale de Hans Erni. Lausanne, Gonin, 1978. 35 x 6 cm. 52 p., 5 fol. loose sheets in OH cover and OHPgt. cover in slipcase (this somewhat rubbed and stained). Giroud 68. - One of only 12 copies of the special edition on Büttten Duchêne (total 138) with an extra suite of the 19 etchings in black on China, all signed by Erni. Signed by the author, artist and publishers in the imprint. - Inside fresh.

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