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André Breton
Anthologie de l'Humour Noir - Rare Book illustrated by André Breton - 1950

1950

$349.56
£263.63
€300
CA$483.29
A$541.37
CHF 284.35
MX$6,582.89
NOK 3,600.77
SEK 3,418.09
DKK 2,283.80

About the Item

André Breton, Anthologie de l'Humour Noir, Editions du Sagittaire, Paris 1950. N° d'éditeur: 93. The "Anthologie de l'Humour Noir" (Anthology of Black Humor) is an anthology of 45 writers edited by André Breton. It was first published in 1940 in Paris by Éditions du Sagittaire and its distribution was immediately banned by the Vichy government. It was reprinted in 1947 after Breton's return from exile, with a few additions. The "Anthologie de l'Humour Noir"  is one of the most important productions of the Surrealism. Good conditions. Autograph notes in pencil in some pages.
  • Creator:
    André Breton (1896 - 1966, French)
  • Creation Year:
    1950
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.98 in (22.8 cm)Width: 5.52 in (14 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
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  • Condition:
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  • Gallery Location:
    Roma, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: J-712641stDibs: LU650313299242

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