ERNI (Hans) - VALÉRY (Paul). Simple reflections on the body. Paris, E. A. D., [1967]. In-folio in ff. with illustrated and stamped cover, in publisher's slipcase. Decorated with 25 lithographs in black, monochrome or colour in- and out-of-text by Hans Erni. Limited edition of 426 copies, this one justified artist's copy on Japon nacré hors justification including a suite of 22 plates in B/W and colors. Nice copy despite a slightly browned cover Very good condition Slightly browned filled cover Nice cleanliness of the plates despite minor foxing in the margins of some plates of the suite and some backs very slightly oxidized

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