For sale is the prestigious photographic portfolio "MUSICALES" by the legendary Magnum Photos photographer Guy Le Querrec. Published in 1991 by Éditions Trois Cailloux (Amiens), this is Volume 5 of their highly collectible "Porte-folios" series. This Portfolio is hand-signed complete with 18 high-quality photogravures featuring Dexter Gordon, Charlie Mingus & more. These heliogravures were printed under the artist's personal supervision, ensuring the highest level of tonal range and detail. Guy Le Querrec is world-renowned for his unique ability to photograph the "rhythm" of music, capturing the soul of jazz and traditional sounds with the eye of a master documentarian. Key Features: • Artist: Guy Le Querrec (Magnum Photos). • Edition: Limited edition of 700 copies. This is a very early number: No. 0052. • Signature: Hand-signed by Guy Le Querrec on the colophon/authentication page. • Contents: 18 high-quality black and white photographic plates (heliogravures) on premium art paper. • Text: Includes the original booklet with an essay by Enzo Cormann (printed on BFK Rives paper). • Presentation: Housed in the original, elegant black clamshell box. Musical Highlights & Legends included: This portfolio features iconic portraits and atmospheric scenes from the history of music: • Jazz Giants: Rare captures of Dexter Gordon, Ron Carter, and Freddie Hubbard (taken in 1985 on the set of the film 'Round Midnight'), as well as Charlie Mingus (1976), John Zorn (1987), Martial Solal, Michel Portal. and a beautiful intimate scene of the "Queen of the West Village" Mable Godwin at Arthur's Tavern in NYC. • Global Rhythms: Beyond jazz, the collection includes stunning reportage of Tuareg songs in Mali, brass band rehearsals in Portugal, military bands in Belgrade, and vibrant street scenes like the "Bal du 14 juillet" in Paris. Condition: The portfolio is in excellent condition. The 18 plates are crisp and clean, the text booklet is pristine, and the original black box shows only minimal signs of shelf wear, preserving the set beautifully. Shipping: The item will be packed with professional care and shipped via insured registered mail with tracking to ensure its safe arrival. "These high-quality heliogravures were printed under the artist's personal supervision, ensuring the highest level of tonal range and detail."