Marc Chagall. Jerusalem Windows. André Sauret, 1962

Marc Chagall. Jerusalem Windows. André Sauret. 1962. 

Original red cloth in mylar protected dust jacket.

First edition in English.

211 pages.
104 plates, 64 of which are in full color, 2 original colored lithographs done expressly for this edition.

Text and notes by Jean Leymarie; translated by Elaine Desautels; compiled by Andre Sauret.
The text was composed by hand and printed by Imprimerie Nationale de France.
The 36 preparatory color designs, some in twenty colors, were transferred to the stones by Charles Sorlier under the direction of Marc Chagall. These designs, along with two original lithographs by Chagall were printed by Mourlot Freres. The other reproductions and the binding are by Draeger Freres.

In RARE original publishers' cover and protective acetate cover. Cramer 49.

Worn cover with some tears. Good condition inside.

Marc Chagall. Les vitraux de Jerusalem. André Sauret. 1962. 

Première édition en anglais.

211 pages.
104 planches dont 64 en couleurs, 2 lithographies originales faîtes spécialement pour cette édition.

Texte et notes par Jean Leymarie; traduit par Elaine Desautels; réunis par Andre Sauret.
Les deux lithographies originales de Chagall ont été imprimés par Mourlot. Les autres illustrations ont été imprimées par Draeger Freres.

Couverture fatiguée avec quelques manques. Bon état intérieur.