AVATI, MARIO
Aphorisms, Menu et Varietes.
AVATI, Mario. Aphorismes, Menus et Variétés. By Brillat-Savarin. 108, [8] pp. Frontispiece and 24 mezzotints by Avati. 8vo., bound in original wrappers, in chemise and ultra-suede slipcase. Paris: Les Francs-Bibliophiles, 1961.
A tour-de-force of book illustration. Avati, who is a master of the mezzotint process, displays his virtuosity in the 25 jewel-like prints which illustrate this famous gastronomic text. One of 175 copies privately printed and never offered for sale.
Strachan 325.
Item nr. 52069
Price:
$1,650.00
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