The Prints of Joan Miro, A Limited Edition

Joan Miró; Michael Leiris. THE PRINTS OF JOAN MIRO. New York: Curt Valentin, 1947. Limited edition; one of 1500 total copies. A 16-page booklet with text by Michael Leiris and list of plates, text in French and English, sewn in orange wraps; with (3) color stencils and (40) black & white plates; all loose, as issued, in red cloth-covered folding portfolio with printed label mounted on the cover and spine.

11 1/4 X 9 in.

Portfolio exterior with light scuffing, edge wear, and soiling, spine sunned, interior lightly toned with mild grime and foxing, and a small retailer sticker for Wittenborn Art Books in New York; booklet with very minor wear; first stencil with slight wear to one corner, mild scuffing, margins with toning, light wear, and foxing, and verso with color transfer from second stencil; remaining plates with subtle toning, light scattered foxing, and a rare mark or spot of grime. Very good; a lovely and complete example.