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The Annunciation to Mary

Name: The Annunciation to Mary
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: M18S17S0LD
Price: 800 EUR
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800 €

Period 20th century

Style 50's, 60's, 70's

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The Tidings Brought to Mary – Illustrated Bibliophile Edition
Author
Paul Claudel
Original Engravings
Michel Ciry
Collection
Contemporary Engraving – Introduction by Raymond Cogniat
Publisher
Club du Livre Philippe Lebaud
Description
Rare bibliophile edition of Paul Claudel's The Tidings Brought to Mary, enriched with original etchings by Michel Ciry.

The book is presented in a luxuriously decorated binding by Michel Kieffer, preserved in its original illustrated slipcase.

This edition includes:

Two complete suites of engravings (on various art papers)

A strictly limited edition of 300 copies. Numbered copy 24

One copy signed by the illustrator Michel Ciry

Edition details (as per justification):
20 copies on pearlescent Japanese paper with a suite on Auvergne paper + a suite on Rives paper + original copperplate engraving
55 copies on Auvergne paper with a suite on pearlescent Japanese paper + a suite on Rives paper
225 copies on Rives paper
This copy is number 24

It is signed by Michel Ciry
Edition completed on April 6, 1964.

Specifications
Type: Illustrated bibliophile's book
Year: 1964
Illustrations: Original etchings (two suites)
Binding: Decorated hardcover
Protection: Illustrated slipcase
Language: French
Copy: Numbered and signed
Condition
Good overall condition.

Binding in excellent condition
Clean interior on fine art paper
Slipcase shows signs of wear and rubbing (see photos)
Highlights for collectors
Limited and numbered edition
Original signature of Michel Ciry
Includes two suites of engravings
Beautiful decorative binding + original slipcase.

Ref: M18S17S0LD

Additional Information

Condition	Very good
Style	50's, 60's, 70's (Old books of 50's, 60's, 70's Style)
Period	20th century (Old books 20th century)
Country of origin	France
Artist	Michel Ciry
Width (cm)	27
Height (cm)	34
Materials	Paper