1949, the book inscribed 'H.C.' in pencil on the justification page (an hors commerce copy outside of the regular edition of 300), the complete set of three color etchings (one with text as title page) plus 21 pochoir color illustrations, title, text by Benjamin Peret and the artist, and justification, on Arches, two etchings loose, one bound and in original paper covered boards (as issued), Éditions Premières, Paris, publisher.
overall book: 9 1/4 x 7 3/4 in. (23.4 x 19.6cm).
and;
An additional suite of the pochoirs on Arches, loose, within a paper folder printed with the title page etching signed 'Max Ernst' and annotated 'essai.'
and;
"Brebis Galante," 1949, color lithograph (cover image for book edition) with wide margins on Lana Docelles paper, proof aside from the total edition of 321.
[See Spies/Leppien 28].
(3).