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A rare copy of this important Livre d'Artiste, with signed etchings by Pablo Picasso, Maurice Utrillo, & Utrillo's wife Lucie Valore. A collection of poems about Montmartre by Jean Vertex illustrated with four (4) loosely inserted, hors texte, original etchings one each by Maurice Utrillo (1883-1955), Lucie Valore (1878-1967), Bernard Lamotte (1903-1983), & Pablo Picasso (1881-1973). All four etchings are signed in the plate. The Utrillo & the Valore are boldly signed in pencil, the Picasso is boldly signed with pen & ink, the Lamotte is not hand signed. From a total edition of 110 numbered copies, this, No. 58, one of 15 deluxe copies beautifully printed on Marais wove paper printed especially for "Maitre Rene Juy" so annotated on the justification page. Large folio with slip case. Fine condition. Free shipping to US address. (nt lib-8a) Amities De Montmartre - 1949, Complete Book With 4 Original Etchings Including Signed By Pablo Picasso & Maurice Utrillo
