Roland Topor - Courts Termes - 1994

Roland TOPOR - Courts Termes (Original Edition) - Deluxe proof copy on Arches, with original lithograph signed and hand-touched – 1994

Exceptional head copy of the work “COURTS TERMES” by Roland Topor (1938-1997), published in February 1994 by art publisher Bernard Dumerchez.

This is the most prestigious and limited version of the edition, complete with its original engraving. The set has remained in an exceptional state of conservation, absolutely like new.

Edition and printing details:

• Author & Illustrator: Roland Topor
• Title: Courts Termes
• Publisher: Bernard Dumerchez (Creil), Mascaret Collection
• Publication date: February 1994 (legal deposit)
• ISBN: 2-904925-40-6
• Pagination: 96 pages
• Print run justification: One of the only 30 head copies numbered 1 to 30 on Ingres MBM Arches paper (after a standard run on Centaure ivory).
• Copy number: No. 16 / 30, hand-signed by Roland Topor on the justification.

The Original Lithograph (Inserted Plate):

The book is enriched with a superb original double-page lithograph, printed on strong Arches paper, capturing Topor’s surreal, poetic, and darkly humorous universe.

• Numbering & Signature: 16/30 numbered and signed in pencil by the artist in the lower right margin.

• Hand-enhanced: In accordance with the publisher’s justification, the lithograph was hand-touched with red ink directly by Roland Topor, making each print in this edition unique (hand-colored).

Condition: Almost Mint / Collector

• Uncut book: A rare and highly sought-after feature for bibliophiles—the quires are still completely uncut (untrimmed).

The pages remain joined by their original printing folds, proving the book has never been riffled or read.

• Cover: Presence of the original central printing fold (edition backbone scoring); the whole remains perfectly fresh, with no wear, rubbing, or tears.

• Interior: Absolutely fresh. White paper, with no foxing, stains, creases, or scorching.

• Lithography: Gallery condition. Stored away from light, colors perfectly preserved, margins intact.