Picasso de 1916 à 1961: Edition and Signature Notes
Reading the edition statement, signatures and physical format of Picasso de 1916 à 1961, the 1962 Picasso–Cocteau publication represented in the Breething Books catalog.
Identify the publication
The catalog records Monaco: Éditions du Rocher, 1962, with Jean Cocteau’s text and 24 original lithographs by Pablo Picasso, including two double-page compositions. It describes sheets loose as issued, lithographic wrappers, a protective chemise and slipcase. Consult the item’s photographs and description when checking the contents of a particular example.
Distinguish the kinds of signature
The described reserved copy has pencil signatures by Picasso and Cocteau on the justification page. The paper also carries watermarked facsimile signatures. These are separate features: a reproduced or watermarked signature should not be counted as another handwritten signature. When examining a copy, identify which signature appears where and in what medium.
Read the limitation for the particular copy
The product record describes this as a reserved copy within a recorded total edition of 255. A total edition statement and a particular copy’s issue designation answer different questions; compare both with the justification page rather than treating all copies as identical.
Keep format and completeness together
For a loose-sheet publication, compare the illustrated sheets, text, wrappers and protective housing with the recorded contents. Count double-page compositions consistently and note any absent element. The catalog cites Cramer 117 and Bloch 1037–1060 as references for this publication.
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