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(STEINBERG, SAUL) (DERRIERE LE MIROIR). Steinberg, Saul. Paris: Maeght Editeur, 1966. First Edition 1/150 Deluxe. Folio. Wrappers in Slipcase. Artist Monograph. Fine.. np (28pp), 12 b&w and 7 color illustrations. Text in English and French. With an exhibition checklist. This is a monographic edition of Maeght's legendary periodical "Derriere Le Miroir" (featuring the great artists and writers of the 20th Century) devoted solely to Saul Steinberg's 1966 exhibition of sixty-seven drawings and collages. An internally bright, most handsome example of the deluxe slipcased edition printed on Velin de Lana with deckled edges limited to one hundred and fifty numbered copies (62/150) BOLDLY SIGNED "Steinberg" in pencil on the rear colophon housed in the publisher's grey paper-over-boards chemise and slipcase with printed pastedown. The magazine and chemise are in most handsome condition while the slipcase shows a bit of light soiling and age-toning along with a tiny nick to the top edge. Inventory Number: 023986