169. Henri Matisse (1869-1954) Dessins Themes et Variations (d.b.9) the book, 1943, comprising 158 lithographs, lacking the linocut frontispiece, this copy stamp-numbered 351, with title-page and justification, the edition was 920, published by Martin Fabiani, Paris, on Vélin pur fil wove paper, the sheets loose within the original cloth-covered boards, the title printed in red on the uppers,
overall size 345 x 255 mm (13 5/8 x 10 in)
est. £700 – £900