$7,930
[Geneva: Art Creations, 1974] 3 vols. Folios, contents loose as issued in original red, purple and blue faux-leather slipcases and matching chemises. Number 347 of 1,000, with 100 color woodcuts by Dali, each tipped to window mats. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. According to Field, the German dealer Dr. Jawdat Naffouj, Landstuhl bought this edition from the publisher of the first Divine Comedy edition, Jean Estrade, and issued the series, with only text for the table of contents, in 1974. Though Naffouj sold approximately 386 sets, according to Field, other dealers handled this second edition as well, so it is unclear how many sets were sold altogether. Foxing to some text pages; light wear to slipcases with sticky residue, not affecting the interior. Literature: Field, pp. 189-200
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2011-11-15