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De la Sainte Famille au Droit è la Paresse by René Char

Jean  de Gonet

1982
Frontispiece etching by Wifredo Lam. 47/75 with the etching. Published 1976, bound 1982. Both covers with parallel horizontal bands of natural calf. Back and fore edge of dark brown polished calf. Raised bands and triangular leather band elements accented with tropical wood and metal decoration. Doublures of natural suede. Chemise back and fore edge of beige polished calf. Slipcase lined with leather. Private collection, Detroit.
170 x 230 cm
number 47
edition of 75
text by René Char
illustrated by Wifredo Lam
published by Le Point Cardinal, Paris

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