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Henry Matisse signed limited edition of ''Les Fleurs du Mal'', the book of poetry by Charles Baudelaire. Paris: La Biblotheque Francaise, 1947. Signed ''H. Matisse'' in pencil on the limitation page, numbered 220 of 320 in the limited edition. With all 33 full-page lithographs by Matisse, evocative portraits of both men and women complementing the poetry, and woodcuts by Theo Schmied on Rives paper. Runs 171pp. and measures 9'' x 11.25''. All edges gilt. Leather bound with custom chemise and slipcase. One of last pages removed, not affecting content. Overall in near fine condition.