A72/114
Benjamin Péret (1899-1959)
Toyen (1902-1980)
HISTOIRE NATURELLE
1958
Benjamin Péret: Histoire Naturelle. Book format 4°, 24,4x16 cm. 60 numbered pages, in French. Soft sewn binding. Title page printed in red and black. Illustrations and one hand coloured drypoint (signed and numbered "46/273") in frontispiece by Toyen. Issued by Jehan Mayoux in Ussel in 1958. 273 non-saleable copies on handmade paper Moulin Richard de Bas. Copy no. 46.
Comes with:
Jehan Mayoux: A perte de vue. Book format 4°, 24,4x16 cm. 44 numbered pages, in French. Soft sewn binding. Title page printed in red and black. Etching in frontispiece by Charles le Bars (signed and numbered "46/273"). Issued by Jehan Mayoux in Ussel in 1958. 273 non-saleable copies on handmade paper Moulin Richard de Bas. Copy no. 46.
Both volumes were intended as a pair and are stored in a shared cardboard case. Excellent condition, only case with slightly faded colour.