Paul Eluard — A Pablo Picasso

Geneve-Paris, Editions Des Trois Collines, 1944 . First edition. Paperback. A scarce signed limited edition of Paul Eluard"s deeply personal homage to his friend Pablo Picasso, one of only ninety numbered copies signed by the poet. Beautifully illustrated throughout. In the original French. A very scarce signed limitation, with this being number 51 of 65 copies printed on Marais wove paper, out of a total limitation of 90 copies. Signed by author Paul Eluard. This limitation was issued with a signed etching from Picasso, which is not present here. Though it would have made it rather prohibitively expensive it were present.  Illustrated with one-hundred tipped-in reproductions of works and documents by and related to Picasso, two of which are in colour. Collated, complete. This work collects Eluard's poems and texts dedicated to his close personal friend, the artist Pablo Picasso. In the publisher's original glassine.   In the publisher's original paper wraps, with glassine. Externally, fine. Glassine a touch age toned to back strip, otherwise excellent. Hinges a touch strained, but firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Near Fine . Ill.: Pablo Picasso. Near Fine/Near Fine.