Frans Masereel (1889-1972), Sous Les Signes Du Zodiaque, Series Of 12 Woodcuts, Paris 1940

Frans MASEREEL (1889-1972)
Sous les signes du zodiaque
Twelve woodcuts
Chez l'auteur
Paris, 31.01.1940
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~38 x ~29 [plate]
~40 x ~30 [folder]
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Title page printed on both sides + 12 woodcuts.
In a cardboard folder covered with black paper, title piece in blue paper.
Model made in collaboration with Jean Picart Ledoux.
Limited edition of 40 copies on strong Montval Trianon laid paper [ours no. 36].
All copies numbered and signed in pencil by the artist.
Each woodcut, monogrammed FM and dated 1939 in the plate, is titled, numbered and signed in pencil by the artist.
Copy dedicated by Frans Masereel to Louis Sauty.
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Very rare first edition.
Only two copies (the last incomplete one of the folder) listed at public auction by Frank Albrecht (Antiquariat Frank Albrecht, Das 20. Jahrhundert 247 / Frans Masereel, Eine Sammlung, p.7)
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Very good general condition. Minor rubbing at the corners of the folder; inner paper with tears at the hinge.

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