(Corti) HUGNET, Georges. (BELLMER, Hans) :Œillades chiselled in branch. Paris: Jeanne Bucher, 1939. One volume in 12° paperback, under pink cover covered with a white paper lace, uncut. ORIGINAL EDITION of this collection illustrated with 25 compositions in colors of Hans BELLLMER, on the theme of the metamorphosis of the body, of which frontispiece and 6 in full page. Printed at 231 numbered copies. 1 of 200 on Rives. A little loose binding apart, EXEMPLE IN NEW CONDITION, magnificent work.

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