The complete portfolio, comprising 58 aquatints with drypoint over heliogravure, 1948, with title and justification pages, this copy numbered 357 from the total edition of 425, published by Editions de l'Etoile Filante, Paris, loose (as issued) on laid paper, the prints in original paper wrappers, in original cloth- and leather-bound case with brass closure

With full sheets (a deckle edge on each side), the images in good condition, the blank leaves with uneven paper discoloration and foxing, further foxing throughout notably on lower half of sheets, the images with degrees of discoloration verso associated with age and printing.
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