A13379. DERAIN, ANDRE, illus. Odes anacréontiques. 81 (12) pp., illustrated throughout
with 50 original lithographs (7 full-page) by André Derain. Beautifully printed by Mourlot
on BFK-Rives. A significant post-war livre d'artiste and the last book with original plates
by Derain to be published during his lifetime [The Artist and the Book 82; Monod 237;
Rauch (1957) 41]. Small 4to, sheets loose (as issued) in original paper wrappers, board
sleeve with gilt-stamped vellum spine, contained in matching slipcase. One of 130 numbered
copies, from a total edition of 200. Cercle Lyonnais du Livre, 1953. An uncommon book in
lovely condition, with very light rubbing to slipcase.
Shown below are some of the images from this book:
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