[PICABIA]. FRANCIS PICABIA. Sixteen drawings 1930. Introduction by Jean Van Heeckeren. P., Collection Orbes, 1946. In-folio in ff. (27.5 X 37.5 cm) under cover printed in 2 colors and illustrated on the 1st plate with a drawing after Picabia. Spine of cover largely split. ORIGINAL EDITION. 11/16 full-page reproductions of drawings by Picabia. Limited edition of 1069 copies. ONE of 984 numbered on Swedish helio paper. All 11 plates are signed in graphite by Francis Picabia (in addition to the signature printed in the plate): this signature appears authentic...

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