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Max Ernst's Celebes.

Stock Code 104585

Newcastle University of Newcastle upon Tyne 1972

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A presentation copy, inscribed to Joanna Drew, with a drawing, in different coloured inks, on the tittle page 'Joanna with my love Roland'. The 'J' of Joanna extends across the page in blue and orange inks, with decorative flourish, underlined thickly in red.

Joanna Drew had an extraordinary career in the art world, being responsible for many years for the Arts Council's touring exhibitions, and was Director of the Hayward Gallery, Among the many exhibitions she organised was the legendary Picasso show, curated by Roland Penrose, at the Tate Gallery in 1960.

Back cover scuffed at lower edge, top cover a touch dusty

First edition. Tall 8vo., original pictorial wrappers housed in a custom made box.
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Max Ernst's Celebes.

PENROSE, Sir Roland.

Stock code: 104585

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