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Hans Erni, Book. Candide

Lot 217

Hans Erni, 1909-2015 (CH)

Book. Candide, 1966

With 68 lithographs by Hans Erni; Text by Voltaire.

Annotation:

On first sheet with two original drawings by Hans Erni. One drawing with signed dedication.
Signed in the colophon: Erni. Exemplaire d'artiste.
Total edition: 220 copies.
Geneva, Lignon, 1966.
Quart. Loose double sheet in Bristol envelope, in paperbacked dust cover. In original slipcase.

Provenance:
Berthe Kofler Erni (sister of Hans Erni);
Swiss private property.

Literature: Cramer 40.

CHF200 / 400
EUR180 / 360
USD210 / 420

Hammer Price: CHF 220