1st Edition Pablo Picasso "Picasso 347" Vol. and similar items

1st Edition of ?Picasso 347?, a collection of 347 etchings and aquatints by Pablo Picasso 1st Edition of two hardcover books in good condition. In original purple felt lined fold-down box. No damage to the box. 1st Edition so stated, 2 vols, oblong folio (16oe x 11) large quarto. Very heavy. Pablo Picasso's "347 Series" is a collection of 347 engravings he created between March and October 1968. This series is known for its wide range of themes, including bullfighting scenes, artist studios, intimate social encounters, and mythological scenes, showcasing Picasso's artistic diversity and mastery of engraving techniques. Black hardcover, cloth spine, with title in gilt. Stated "first edition" on copyright page. Housed in the publisher's clamshell, matching black boards, cloth spine with title stamped in gilt, light soiling to spine, lined with purple felt. Fine clean bright copies two volumes in original matching fold-open box, overall dimensions 12.5"W x 17.5" L x 4" H very heavy. Slipcase is lined with a bright purple velveteen, and an extra panel of the same velveteen is provided to place between the two volumes. Very little wear to this set. Volume 2 shows slight cracking to front hinge ? holding well. Both volumes have light evidence of reading wear, but all pages are very clean. Gilt titling on spines and front covers as well as on the front and spine of the clamshell slipcase. All 347 of these works were created by Picasso between March 16 and October 8 1968; he was then in his late 80's. Never has there been a sustained achievement equal to that captured in these pages. All the prints included here were produced in an incredibly short time, always with superb mastery of the medium. BTC ETH XRP XLM DOGE LTC