Peter Bichsel   Fine Books

CIRY. –. Le Cantique des Cantiques suivi des Commentaires de Sainte Thérèse d’Avila. (Traduit de Latin en François par les Theologiens de l’Université de Louvain 1585).

Printed in red and black. With 15 dry-point etchings by Michel Ciry. 142 pp. Folio. Loose quires as issued in French wrappers, orig. cardboard chemise and cardboard slipcase. – Paris, Société des Cent Une, 1946.

One of 101 copies (no. 74 printed for Mlle. Élise Puiforcat) for the members of the “Société des Femmes Bibliophiles” of a total edition of 143 on vélin d’Arches filigrane. Signed by both the president and the vice-president of the society. – Ms. owner’s entry on first and private dedication on second flyleaf. – Best.-Nr. 9112