The Bestiary of Aloys Zötl – Julio Cortázar | FMR Numbered Limited Edition – Book

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The bestiary of Aloys Zötl (1831–1887), published by the prestigious house Franco Maria Ricci (FMR), is an absolute masterpiece of animal art and fine bookmaking, elevated by an exclusive text from the Argentine writer Julio Cortázar. This exceptional 1976 art book showcases the fascinating watercolors of the Austrian artist, whose unique, fantastical world was rediscovered and celebrated by the Surrealist movement. Offered here as an original FMR edition, this copy bears the certified number 665 from a strictly limited print run of 3,000 copies. Text in French.

Immerse yourself in one of the most coveted gems of Franco Maria Ricci’s renowned *Collection Noire*. This fine pre-owned volume stands out for its refined layout, high-precision tipped-in illustrations, and printing on premium laid paper. The union of Zötl’s surgically precise animal renderings and Cortázar’s poetic prose lends this copy inestimable heritage value.

Seize the opportunity to acquire this numbered limited edition (665/3000) in excellent condition. Includes a black presentation box in good condition, showing slight signs of wear. A rare collector’s item and a prime investment for your private library.

– Title: Le bestiaire d’Aloys Zötl (1831–1887)
– Text author: Julio Cortázar
– Publisher: Franco Maria Ricci (FMR)
– Special feature: Limited and numbered edition
– Copy number: 665 / 3000

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