Planches de Salut

Louis Marcoussis (1883-1941) Planches de Salut the complete portfolio from the deluxe edition of ten (numbered 2-11), published by Jeanne Bucher, Paris, 1931, including: the book of 13 etchings (frontispiece, en-tête, ten plates and cul-de-lampe), on Japon Imperial, with title, text and justification, signed in black ink on the justification and numbered 3; an additional suite of all the etchings, on Japon appliqué supported on Arches, each signed in pencil, numbered 3/11; three impressions of plate I (in the first, second and third state), on Arches, each signed in pencil, numbered 2/2; and the original pencil drawing for plate I, on card, signed and dated 1930 in pencil; the full sheets, some foxing, generally in good condition, within original paper wrappers (book, portfolio, 3 loose etchings, 1 drawing) P. 202 x 240 mm. (and similar), S. 330 x 420 mm. (and smaller) 308 x 407 mm. (the book and suite overall)