Publication details: 5: Paris: [The Author,]6: 1941,
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11: Hugnet's poem in tribute to his fellow-artist is notable for the inclusion of a frontispiece by Duchamp, being the beard and moustache (but these only) from his famous readymade 'L.H.O.O.Q.' - where they are sported by the Mona Lisa.
8: ONE OF 180 COPIES (from an edition of 200 copies), folded sheet printed in blue, one panel opened (as issued) for application of frontispiece, this the tipped-in 'La Moustache sans La Joconde.' by Marcel Duchamp, graphite and pochoir, slightly offset (pleasingly so) to facing page, 9: pp. [5], oblong 12mo, 10: touch of faint soiling, very faint dots visible at corners (not affecting text), very good
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