Author: LOUYS, PIERRE - ETCHINGS BY LOUIS ICART
Title: Leda ou la Louange des Bienheureuses Tenebres.
Description: Paris, L.I. (Louis Icart). 1940. Pierre Louys adaptation of the Greek myth of Leda and the Swan. One of only 4 copies, on Japon, with extra suites of the 1st state proofs and the 2nd state proofs and the original copper plate used for the etching on page 7. Numbered from II to V. This is copy number IV. From a total edition of 147. With 16 drypoint engravings printed in blue by Louis Icart of which 5 full page and 11 in-text. The etchings were printed by French masterprinter Manuel Robbe. The 32 full page 1st and 2nd state proofs are printed in black. All prints protected by tissue guards. Loose folded sheets in wrappers with silver title. In publishers marbled chemise and slipcase. 23 text pages. Sheets measure 29 x 21,5 cm. Extremely rare copy with the extra suites and the original copper plate. Spine of chemise a bit sun faded, lightest wear to corner tips of slipcase. A very fine copy in collectors condition. Fine/Fine.

Keywords: Art, Literature, Louis Icart, Pierre Louys, Leda, Leda and the Swan, Art Deco, Etchings Fine Printing and Private Presses


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