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Carmontelle Dramatic Proverbs 1933 Hardcover Creuzevault T1 Princess MURAT + T2
Carmontelle Dramatic Proverbs 1933 Hardcover Creuzevault T1 Princess MURAT + T2
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Unique edition of 130 numbered copies on vat-made, watermarked Montval laid paper. No. 49.
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VOLUME 1 format 20*28cm, 205p, Editions Cent Femmes Amies des Livres 1933
With a long introduction by Gustave Macon, curator at the Musée Condé, 50p
The first volume, produced by Pierre Bouchet, features a self-portrait of the author
and forty original watercolors interpreted as wood engravings (in color), based on the collections of the Musée Condé in Chantilly.
and forty original watercolors interpreted as wood engravings (in color), based on the collections of the Musée Condé in Chantilly.
Unique edition of 130 numbered copies on vat-made, watermarked Montval laid paper, no. 42.
Printed especially for Princess Alexandre Murat
namely Yvonne Gillois, married in 1920 to Prince Alexandre Murat
whose tiara (the Murat tiara) was sold by Sotheby's in May 2011.
Binding signed CREUZEVAULT.
Magnificent full morocco binding
in a slipcase
Superb illustrations on fine paper
VOLUME 2
Printed in 1947 (20 x 28 cm), in loose sheets, with folded covers, in a chemise (WITHOUT slipcase).
181 pp plus table of contents for the first and second volume.
The second volume, also produced by Pierre Bouchet, includes 65 original watercolors.
Condition
volume 1
- beautiful, rare copy due to its provenance, its binding, and its magnificent illustrations
Light signs of wear
- light edge rubbing, at the joints and the spine
faded spine
interior in very fresh condition
Slipcase in used but sturdy condition, tear on one side repaired
volume 2
good copy
- chemise quite worn, edge tears repaired.
book block in good condition, interior very fresh.
