Karel Dudešek (1910-1996)

Václav Mašek (1893-1973)

DAFNIS A CHLOE

1947
Size 4°, 24x15 cm, 113 numbered pp., in Czech, translated by Rudolf Kuthan. Full leather binding with 6 raised bands, decorative ornaments and gilt lettering on the spine. Rear pastedown marked with stamp "Atelier Dudešek Praha". Title page printed in black. Decorated with stone engravings by Václav Mašek. Text printed by Karel Kryl in Kroměříž, engravings printed by the graphic institute V. Neubert a synové in Prague, published by ELK in 1947 in a print run of 1001 copies, of which 301 are numbered copies on Pannekoek Holland paper with watermark, signed by the artist. A further 700 copies printed on woodfree documentary paper. All copies bear a dry seal. Cardboard case. Excellent condition.