[DERAIN] - Lot 254

[DERAIN] Amis et Amille. Fourteenth-century mystery, translated by Elémir Bourges. Color lithographs by André Derain. Paris, Nouveau Cercle Parisien du Livre, 1957, folio, printed cover and double slipcase. Illustrated with 22 original watercolors reproduced in color lithographs by Mourlot. Unique limited edition of 180 numbered copies on Rives vellum, one of 30 numbered in Roman numerals reserved for the artist's family and collaborators (n°XXX). A complete copy of the booklet published at the time of the book's publication in homage to André Derain, including an unpublished poem by Georges Gabory entitled Derain and a self-portrait of the artist, printed at 160 numbered copies on tinted vellum, and enriched with a suite on Chine of the 22 illustrations. A fine copy.