Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes, La Ballade du Soldat , Pierre Chave, Venice, 1989 (Spies & Leppien 218)

Max Ernst (1891-1976) Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes, La Ballade du Soldat, Pierre Chave, Venice, 1989 (Spies & Leppien 218) the complete folio including the set of 34 lithographs in colours and two vignettes, in- and hors-texte, title and numbering pages, text in French and justification, on Arches paper, signed in pencil by the artist and author on the numbering page, copy 55 of 79 (the total edition was 651), together with the suite of 34 lithographs in colours, on Japan nacré paper, each signed in pencil and numbered 55/79, the full sheets, loose (as published), in very good condition, in paper wrappers, within the original blue cloth-covered boards, the suite in a separate folder, with the slipcase (some minor wear and soiling) (portfolio) 415 x 305 mm. (overall)