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IRENE RICE-PEREIRA The Lapis.
Group of 5 watercolor and gouache studies on wove paper, 1954. Each 300x390 mm; 12x15 1/2 inches. Each signed and dated 12/25/54 in blue ink, lower right. Each titled, dated and inscribed with numerous notations in ink and brush and ink in the margins.
With a title page study in blue gouache on Japon nacré.
With--The Lapis, bound folio volume with complete text and numerous color illustrations, 1957. 525x350 mm; 20 3/4x14 inches (sheets), bound as issued.
One of 53 numbered copies with the watercolors, from a total edtion of 553. Signed and inscribed "This copy is number 4" in red ink on the justification page. Counter signed, dedicated and dated in blue ink on the justification page. Published by George Wittenborn, Inc., New York. Original printed paste board portfolio.
