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SAND (George). ROBAUDI.

François le Champi.

Paris, L. Carteret, 1905.

Estimate180 - 200
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François le Champi.

Paris, L. Carteret, 1905.

Large 8vo, [2] leaves, xx–184 pp., [2] leaves. Recent burgundy half-morocco, spine with five raised bands, title and author’s name in gold lettering, gilt headband; cover and spine intact (spine slightly faded, slight scuffing to the corners, interior fresh).

An illustrated edition comprising 31 engravings and etchings by Henri Manesse, based on original compositions by Alcide Robaudi, including 26 plates inserted separately.

Limited edition of 300 copies, one of 100 on Japanese paper and Marais vellum (this one on Japanese paper, no. 92), containing a series of engravings on Japanese paper in the pre-letter style.

Prospectus, illustrated with a plate, bound at the end.