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Speeches by J.F. Kennedy – Illustrated by Mac’Avoy (1967)
Signed copy no. 25
Artist: Mac’Avoy
Speeches by: John F. Kennedy
Publisher: Club du Livre
Year of publication: 1967
Copy: no. 25 (limited edition of 300 copies)
54 copies on Auvergne paper numbered from 21 to 74, ours being number 25, to which we have added a suite in black on pearlescent Japanese paper and a suite in color on Rives Point paper, signed Mac-Avoy
Signature: hand-signed by the artist
Techniques: original lithographs in black and color
Binding: full blue leather with gilt decoration (design by Michel Kieffer)
Description: A rare contemporary bibliophile's work bringing together a selection of speeches by John F. Kennedy, translated into French and magnificently illustrated by Mac’Avoy through a series of original lithographs. The book features:
A lithographed portrait of Kennedy
Symbolic compositions (American eagle, international flags, abstract scenes)
Luxurious paper (Rives, pearlescent Japanese paper depending on the suite)
Strictly limited and numbered edition
Each copy signed by the artist
The blue leather binding adorned with an abstract gold motif lends the book great elegance and strong decorative value.
Interest & Value
Sought-after artist's book
Limited edition for bibliophiles
Signed artwork
Artistic tribute to a major figure of the 20th century
Excellent print and material quality
Ideal for collectors of illustrated books, contemporary art enthusiasts, or those passionate about American history.
Dimensions
Height 33 cm x Width 26.5 cm
Condition
Spine of the outer binding is sun-faded. <!--/data/user/0/com.samsung.android.app.notes/files/clipdata/clipdata_bodytext_260206_171857_080.sdocx-->
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