[EROTICA] Cluseau – Lanauve Jean, “Sonnets A L Amye”, 1945. Fifteen (15) love sonnets chosen by the artist himself, from the poets of France including Bellay, Ronsard, Labe, Brantome, Guy of Tours, all beautifully illustrated by the artist. Unusual copy printed in “Arches” paper and including various additions from the different printed sets. Analytically: An original pencil drawing signed by the artist with the indication “XV”, referring to the numbered engraving of the 15th poem present in text A Suite of all the31 lithographs with additional 60 lithographs (dim. from 4,5x5,5cm to ~10x10cm) designed on the lower margins of the sheets and presenting several states-variations of the designs and one sheet with 4 vignettes at the end. All printed in “Arches” paper. In the main book body: an impressive frontispiece, 15 numbered and 16 full-page lithographs (total 32) Although the copy is numbered “No.142”, and according to the “justification du Tirage” it seems that the suite has been added to the current copy from the set of the 20 pieces (numbered “16-35”) and the original design from the set of the 10 pieces (numbered “6-15”). Original printed paper wrapper & case. Case worn along extremities, interior in Very Fine condition.