Joyce James, Matisse Henri (ill.)“ULYSSES, with an introduction by Stuart Gilbert and illustrations by Henri Matisse”, The Limited Editions Club, New York, 1935. 4to, pp. xvi, [ii], 735. First Edition.  Numbered copy “506” from a limited edition of 1500 copies. One of the finest productions of the Limited Editions Club. With six (6) soft ground etchings by Matisse created for this edition, and twenty (20) reproductions of his preliminary drawings. Signed by Henri Matisse on last leaf, with all 26 of his designs included. Original brown cloth, spine and front board blind-stamped in gilt. Original thick-paper slipcase. Covers and book in Very Fine condition. The slipcase worn along joints and edges, small part of self-adhesive tape on lower part.

Considered by many to be one of the most desirable illustrated books of the 20th century, this work combines the work of two of the greatest talents of the Modern Era.