PICASSO, Pablo (1881-1973) and MERIMÉE, Prosper (1803-1870). Le Carmen des Carmen. Paris: Editeurs Francais Reunis, 1964. The signed limited edition of Picasso’s illustrated adaptation of Mérimée’s Carmen —with five original lithographs . This copy is no. 243 of 245 on vélin d'Arches, signed by both Aragon and Picasso. In 1957, Picasso decorated a copy of Carmen to enhance the value of the book, which was being sold for the benefit of the National Committee of Writers. The extra-illustrated copy was bought by Marcel Duhamel who, several years later, invited his friend Louis Aragon to publish a facsimile edition. Bloch 1000-1005; Cramer/Goeppert 126; Mourlot 332. Folio (358 x 260mm). One colored lithograph, one drypoint plate, and 3 aquatint plates and numbered in pencil, numerous border illustrations and decorations throughout, some of which in color. Loose as issued in wrappers with a reproduction of the title hand-written by Picasso printed on the front; original jute-covered box with red lettering on spine.
PICASSO, Pablo (1881-1973) and MERIMÉE, Prosper (1803-1870). Le Carmen des Carmen. Paris: Editeurs Francais Reunis, 1964. The signed limited edition of Picasso’s illustrated adaptation of Mérimée’s Carmen —with five original lithographs . This copy is no. 243 of 245 on vélin d'Arches, signed by both Aragon and Picasso. In 1957, Picasso decorated a copy of Carmen to enhance the value of the book, which was being sold for the benefit of the National Committee of Writers. The extra-illustrated copy was bought by Marcel Duhamel who, several years later, invited his friend Louis Aragon to publish a facsimile edition. Bloch 1000-1005; Cramer/Goeppert 126; Mourlot 332. Folio (358 x 260mm). One colored lithograph, one drypoint plate, and 3 aquatint plates and numbered in pencil, numerous border illustrations and decorations throughout, some of which in color. Loose as issued in wrappers with a reproduction of the title hand-written by Picasso printed on the front; original jute-covered box with red lettering on spine.
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