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one of only 15 copies with extra suite of plates,
with each plate signed by Umberto Brunelleschi

(BRUNELLESCHI, Umberto). SOULAGES, Gabriel. Le Malheureux Petit Voyage.Paris: L'Estampe Moderne, 1926. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers, glassine, signed suite loose as issued in glassine; custom decorated slipcase and chemise. $3200.

First edition illustrated by Brunelleschi, one of only 15 copies on japon imperial and with a suite of 15 plates, each signed by Brunelleschi (out of a total edition of 475). Magnificently illustrated with 15 richly-colored pochoirs and numerous color pochoir tailpieces. Text block loose, title page toned; slipcase with toning to spine. Plates and suite in fine condition.

signed suite of plates:

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