PETRARCH. Madrigals. Sextines. Ballade. Sonnets. Songs. Fren - Lot 277

PETRARCH. Madrigals. Sextines. Ballade. Sonnets. Songs. French translation and verse by Fernand BRISSET. S. l. [Paris], Les Cent Bibliophiles, n. d. [1958]. In-folio, in sheets, with color illustrated cover, publisher's folder and slipcase. 28 color etchings and aquatint engravings by Pierre-Yves TRÉMOIS. Issued in an edition of 138 copies on Montval tinted vellum, this one (no. 20), printed for Mr. Henri Besson, containing one of eight suites [partially] signed on auvergne (no. 4), two of which are enriched with additional watercolors, and some with remarks calligraphed by the artist. ATTACHED: an additional double etching "Vallisclusa", and the illustrated dinner menu for May 29, 1958, (no. 24/60). The etching on page 135 is in deficit in the suite. Discharges.