Tsuguharu Foujita: Henri Chaumet "bêtes & Cie" 25 Original Etchings - 350 Ex.

[FOUJITA (Tsuguharu Léonard)] - CHAUMET (Henri) - Bêtes & Cie - Illustrated with 25 etchings by Foujita.

P., Simon Kra, publisher, copyright 1927, completed in print February 20, 1928, 1 vol. small in-8° long (190 x 103 mm) paperback under folded cream cover printed in red and black, 72 pp. - (2) ff. (proof and finished printing).

Very light veil of insolation on the cover, small hitch without gravity in the tail, 1 point of foxing on the flyleaf, very nice copy.

Illustrated book with 25 charming original vignettes by Foujita, printed in etching and aquatint by Chassepot, placed at the top of the page (dimensions of each vignette, on the bowl: 65 x 53 mm).

Printed in 350 numbered copies, 5 on Japan, 15 on Holland paper and 330 on Arches vellum including ours (N°28).

The vignettes represent: The Peacock - The Snail - The Duck - The Frog - The Snake - The Rooster - The Crab - The Elephant - The Spider - The Swan - The Fish - The Goat - The Bat - The Owl - The Turkey - The Cat - The Caiman - The Hippopotamus - The Hen - The Tortoise - The Caterpillar - The Crow - The Swallow - The Mushrooms - The Ostrich.

Beautiful and rare book illustrated by Foujita.

Ref. library. : Carteret, V-48 “Interesting work to look for” - Monod, 2712 - Buisson 28-124.