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[ARTIST’S BOOKS]. CHAGALL, Marc (1887–1985). The Ceiling of the Paris Opera. Text by Jacques Lassaigne. Translated into English by Brenda Gilchrist. New York: Frederick A. Praeger, [1966].
Small folio. 6 original color lithographs including frontispiece and numerous drawings after Chagall, several illustrations from photographs, large folding “Final Study” in rear pocket as issued. Original red cloth; original pictorial dust jacket; acetate wrapper. FIRST ENGLISH EDITION.
[With:] CHAGALL. Le Plafond de L’Opera de Paris. Text by Jacques Lassaigne. Monte Carlo: Andre Sauret, 1965. Small folio. 5 original color lithographs (without frontispiece) and numerous drawings after Chagall, several illustrations from photographs, large “Final Study” in rear pocket as issued. Original red cloth; original pictorial dust jacket (light rubbing at corners); acetate jacket; printed wraparound paper band; card slipcase. FIRST FRENCH EDITION.
Together, 2 works in 2 volumes, condition generally very good.