CERVANTES / MORETTI / BREL. Raymond Moretti illustrates Jacq - Lot 183

CERVANTES / MORETTI / BREL. Raymond Moretti illustrates Jacques Brel. L'HOMME DE LA MANCHA. S. l. Armand et Georges Israel, [1985]. Two broadsheet volumes, one with 21 double leaves for text and illustrations (fifteen color plates), the other with six color illustrations (one signed) by Raymond Moretti. Black moleskin slipcases (rubbed) with gilt lettering and designs by master craftsman Jean Duval. One of eight hundred copies on large Lana chiffon paper, accompanied by a suite and an additional lithograph hand-signed by the artist. The printing was entrusted to Ateliers Dabermill, the typography was composed in Baskerville. The texts were printed by Imprimerie du Compagnonnage. Printed June 24, 1985. Preface by France Brel and Georges Israel; music by Mitch Leigh; text by Joe Darion; translation and adaptation by Jacques Brel.