BRAQUE (Georges). Milarepa. Magician - Poet -... Lot 1383

BRAQUE (Georges). Milarepa. Magician - Poet - Hermit - 11th century Tibetan. Translation by Jacques BACOT. Etchings by Georges Braque. Paris, Maeght, 1950. In-4 oblong, oblique-striped black morocco, smooth spine, title in light gray lettering, geometrical pieces of exotic or dyed leather on boards, light gray velvet calf lining and endpaper, vellum covers and spine preserved, in half-maroquin folder with flaps and edged slipcase, untrimmed, mounted on tabs (A. Butré). Engravings and initials engraved and printed by Georges Braque on his press, with the collaboration of Jean Signovert, including 5 very fine original hors-texte etchings; typographical ornaments designed by the artist. Edition of 100 copies (+ 10 hc); no. 69 signed by G. Braque. A very fine copy in a very fine binding signed by Anick Butré.