4to. 13 original etchings and numerous in-text illustrations by Picasso. Modern gray calf by Renée Haas and collaborator Claude Ribal stamp-signed and dated 2008, the covers with mirrored all-over black onlay checkerboard pattern, each set with a geometric red onlay line with white onlay order, with rows of gold onlay squares, top edge gilt, the others uncut and gilt, red suede doublures, gray suede endleaves; original wrappers bound in; morocco-tipped slipcase (tiny scuff to one edge) and suede-lined chemise, gilt-lettered on spine. 

LIMITED EDITION, number 217 of 205 copies on Rives of a total edition of 305 copies

IN AN EXCEPTIONAL MODERN BINDING BY RENEÉ HAAS, executed by Ribal, likely Haas's interpretation of Picasso's line and dot illustrations in his "introduction" to the work. Haas produced very few bindings for select clients, and her work is therefore very rare on the market.