VERVE 29/30. A SUITE OF 180 DRAWINGS BY PICASSO. November 28, 1953 - February 3, 1954. Preface by Teriade. Picasso and the Human Comedy by Michel Leiris. With an Appreciation by Rebecca West Contains 180 drawings of Picasso executed in Vallauris. FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE (English-language), of the special double issue of Verve dedicated to the drawings of Pablo Picasso, focusing on the works composed during his stay at Vallauris in 1954. With 180 plates original lithographed paper covered boards (color lithographs after Picasso printed by Mourlot). Covers specially composed by Pablo Picasso. Dimensions: 35,5 x 26.5 cm Published by: Editions Harcourt, Brace and Company. Printed in France (Paris, 1954). The book does NOT contain any of the lithographs. The last photo shows the reflection of the lithograph. The book has damaged spine.