Moebius - 1 Portfolio - Les Histoires de Monsieur Mouche - 1987

Rare portfolio by Moebius & Jean-Luc Coudray: "Les Histoires de Monsieur Mouche" Postcard Portfolio (Aedena, 1987) nr 058/900, signed and numbered by both Moebius and Coudray. An exceptional collector's item for enthusiasts of Franco-Belgian Para-BD and the legendary master Moebius (Jean Giraud). Published in March 1987 by the iconic Editions Aedena in Paris, this historic artistic portfolio is now nearly 40 years old. It beautifully brings together the poetic, surrealist humor of Jean-Luc Coudray with the incomparable visual genius of Moebius. Exclusivity & Provenance This is a highly sought-after, strictly limited printing. The total print run consisted of only 1,000 sets worldwide, making it a scarce piece of comic history. This specific lot is number 058 out of the 900 commercial copies. It features the authentic, hand-penned signatures of both Moebius and Jean-Luc Coudray directly on the colophon/limitation page, validating its rarity and collectible status. About the Creators • Moebius is widely considered one of the most legendary, globally revered masters of sequential art and science fiction design. As the co-founder of the influential Métal Hurlant magazine and creator of masterpieces like Arzach, The Incal, and Blueberry, his delicate linework and dreamlike imagination are fully captured in these intimate plates. • Jean-Luc Coudray is a brilliant French writer and scriptwriter celebrated for his witty, minimalist, and deeply philosophical approach to storytelling. His absurd micro-narratives provide a wonderful, thought-provoking framework for Moebius's illustrations. Lot Format & Details • Publisher: Editions Aedena (Paris) • Year of Publication: 1987 (First Edition) • Format: Tri-folding black and yellow cardstock case enclosing a total of 16 graphic cards. This includes 14 individual story/postcard illustrations, 1 title cover card, and 1 dedicated signature/limitation page. • Dimensions: Approximately 10.5 cm x 14.5 cm Condition • Plates and Cards: All 16 individual cards are complete and in excellent, clean condition with crisp graphic printing. There is no writing, addressing, or stamp markings on the postcard backings. • Folder Case: The original tri-fold portfolio sleeve has been well preserved, showing minor age-appropriate shelf wear along the folding spines and corners as visible in the detailed photographs. Please review the provided high-resolution photos carefully to assess the physical condition of this beautiful, 40-year-old portfolio.

Estimate:£150.55

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