Apocalypse de Saint Jean.
(Paris, Foret 1961). 46,3 x 38,5 cm. With 24 etchings by various artists, some reworked in color, including 3 sheets by Salvador Dali. Loose sheet, 136 (of 138?) pp. in original paper wrappers (partly joints somewhat cracked, some ageing). In green silk case (partly damaged and small lack in the cover). Michler/Löpsinger 84-86 VI/VII (of VIId). - One of 7 copies. (According to the consignor, only 4 copies remain worldwide). Present ex. with the text printed on wove paper "Rives", the graphic works on "Arches". The text in red and black with numbering of chapters in gilt bronze on 133 pages. - Includes 3 etchings by Salvador Dali, 1 of which signed, 1 sheet lower white. Margin with cl. tear. - 3 signed etchings by Bernard Buffet. - 3 etchings by Jean Cocteau, 1 of which signed. - 3 signed etchings by Leonor Fini. - 3 etchings by Leonard Foujita, 1 of which signed. - 3 signed etchings by Georges Mathieu. - 3 signed etchings by Pierre-Yves Tremois. - 3 signed etchings by Ossip Zadkine. - 17 etchings are confirmed and signed on the back by the publisher Joseph Foret. - More detailed description can be requested. - Provenance: Joseph Foret, publisher. - Dr. Jawdat Naffouj, Landstuhl and Helmut Rebmann. - The sheet with the printing note is missing. - The Apocalypse is blessed by Pope John the 23rd. - ╔At the same time:╗ from "Apocalypse de Saint Jean" 9 prints from the book of the publisher Joseph Foret from 1961: 3x Bernard Buffet "St. John with Lamb, L'Agneau, L'Agneau écorché", each etching/handmade paper, unsign., HxW: 46/38 cm (sheet size); 3x Leonor Fini "La Bete de la mer, Le Combat des Anges, L'Apparition de la femme", each signed in stone, Color lithograph/handmade paper, HxW: 46/38 cm (sheet size); 3x Ossip Zadkine "Les anges aux portes de Jérusalem, L'Offrande du livre, L'Arbre et le fleuve de vie", unsigned, etching/handmade paper, HxW: 46/38 cm (sheet size). Some marginal tears, traces of handling and creasing, browned, remnants of mounting. - ╔Further included:╗ Georges Mathieu. 2 signed etchings. Folio. ╔Dali.S.╗ 2 proofs (etchings) for Crucifixion with Singer sewing machine. Gr.folio. (Consignor's note), not at Field). - Call price 60.000,-.
