Original illustrated paper-covered boards specially designed by Picasso for this issue. The front and rear cover depict Genevieve Laporte who was Picasso’s lover and muse in the early fifties. Complete copy with 12 original lithographs in color, protected by tissue guards, printed by Mourlot Freres and 168 full page heliogravures, of which 4 in color, printed by Draeger Freres. Introduction, in French, by Michel Leiris. Cover with light wear to gutter, corners and edges. 36 x 27 cm.