Heraclite d'Ephese [Heraclitus]; Andre Girard

Les Pensees [serigraph artist's book, presentation copy, 1 of 50]

Princeton, NJ: "Collection Contraste" Editions Lipton, 1949. Girard, Andre. Limited edition. Soft cover. 32 loose unnumbered bifolia plus illustrated rear endpaper (all according with OCLC record), in softcover chemise which is within translucent vellum wrappers printed with a design by Girard (rather torn). Base of spine irregularly worn away. The plates show slight handling wear and soil at the margins but are overall very good and clean. No. 3 of 50 copies, from the library of translator Jean Mariani (presentation copy from Girard, "retouche specialement pour Jean Mariani"). Laid in: ANs to Mariani from artist Marielle Bancou, expressing her admiration for the book. Very good / good. Item #25708

Girard interprets 122 thoughts of Heraclitus in full- or double-page hand-lettered and heavily inked screen-printed illustrations, most in color. The style is eclectic, bold, and intensely personal. Girard, a well-known poster and theater set designer in 1930s Paris and an active member of the French Resistance, went into self-exile in the United States in the 1940s. Unusual and very scarce. Shipping/handling will be extra; please keep this in mind when ordering.

Price: $650.00