The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

In addition to the catalogue description, the full unopened and uncut small quarto sheets, bound (as issued), very minor surface soiling and minor handling wear, minor wear and discoloration to the parchment jacket, otherwise in very good condition

Please note that this lot consists of three artist's books.

Volume I: Max Ernst, Monsieur Aa l'Antiphilosophe, eight etchings with aquatint in colors, on Auvergne Richard de Bas paper, 1949, signed in ink by the author and artist, number 157 of 200, published by Bordas, Paris, 1949, with title, text in French, justification and content pages, with original cover and parchment jacket with title in gray-silver

Volume II: Yves Tanguy, Minuits pour géants: seven etchings in colors, on Auvergne Richard de Bas paper, 1949, signed in ink by the author and artist, number 157 of 200, published by Bordas, Paris, 1949, with title, text in French, justification and content pages, with original cover and parchment jacket with title in gray-silver

Volume III: Joan Miró, Le Désespéranto: eight etchings with pochoir in colors, on Auvergne Richard de Bas paper, 1949, signed in ink by the author and artist, number 157 of 200, published by Bordas, Paris, 1949, with title, text in French, justification and content pages, with original cover and parchment jacket with title in gray-silver