Easton Press Collector’s Editions – Artists
5 Beautifully Illustrated Volumes
Chagall, Dali, Matisse, Miro, and Picasso
This is a beautiful five volume matching leather bound collection printed in Italy by Industrie Grafiche Cattaneio and published by the Easton Press. The books are all bound in beautifully colored leathers and include examples of the artists work as well as a bibliography of the artist. The plates are simply stunning and capture the core of each artists work. Each book measures approximately 12” x 9” and features the usual Easton Press fineries including:
· hubbed spine, bound in premium full leathers
· distinctive cover design, beautiful illustrations
· handsome, readable typefaces
· elegant gilded page edges, endsheets of rich silk moire fabric
· thread-sewn pages for durability and strength, long-lasting high quality, acid-neutral paper
The collection consists of the following volumes:
Chagall by Raimond Cogniat, 1990
Dali by Robert Descharnes, 1984
Matisse by Jeans Selz, 1990
Miro by Gaston Diehl, 1986
Picasso by Gaston Diehl, 1988
The books are in FINE condition with some spotting to the side gilt. There are no bookplates, markings, or any other signs of previous ownership. The bindings are very tight and it appears that the books have never been read.