ARISTOPHANES, Pablo PICASSO, Gilbert  SELDES, “Lysistrata by Aristophanes, A new version by Gilbert Seldes… and illustrations by Pablo Picasso”, The Limited Editions Club, New York, 1934.

A limited edition copy of Aristophanes Lysistrata, signed and illustrated by Pablo Picasso. Numbered copy “665” one of the 1500 copies on Rives paper, signed by Pablo Picasso.

4to (24x30cm), original decorative cream boards with designs by Picasso, original chemise, and matching slipcase.

Includes six etchings and 34 in-text lithographs created by Picasso exclusively for the 1934 edition, which was only distributed to members of the Limited Editions Club. Introduction and translation by Gilbert Seldes. Set in Caslon type and printed on Rives paper, this version of Aristophanes’ Lysistrata by Gilbert Seldes was considered by publisher George Macy to be one of the finest productions from his press. It is the only American publication with original Picasso etchings, which are among his most important in the classical style.

Book and chemise in Excellent condition. Slipcase worn: part of upper edge missing and detached, lower edge teared, self-adhesive tape placed.