Dubout - Kama Soutra - 1973-1973

Superb copy of the Kama Sutra illustrated by the famous French caricaturist and illustrator Albert Dubout. Published in 1973 by Éditions Michèle Trinckvel, this work blends the classical eroticism of the Indian text with the grotesque and jubilant humor characteristic of Dubout.
Edition details:
Author: Vatsyayana (text), Albert Dubout (illustrations).
Publisher: Éditions Michèle Trinckvel, Paris.
Year: 1973.
Print justification: Copy numbered on vellum from Arjomari-Prioux paper mills.
Copy number: 2567 (part of the edition from 1001 to 6000).
Binding: Luxury publisher's binding, full black morocco (or high-quality imitation leather), spine with raised bands bearing titles and gold motifs (Cupid). Edges in pink/salmon.
Condition:
Overall: Very good condition / Excellent condition.
Binding: Very well preserved, gilding clean, slight signs of wear on the headcaps possible (see photos).
Interior: Fresh, no foxing. The color plates by Dubout are vibrant and perfectly preserved.
Additional information:
Format: Large in-quarto (about 28 x 22 cm).
Contents: Illustrated with numerous full-page and in-text color plates representative of Dubout's unique style.