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  • Visages de profil / Une histoire d'amour. by BIAUSSAT, Raymond
    BIAUSSAT, Raymond
    Visages de profil / Une histoire d'amour.

    France: NP, 1970. First edition / numbered. A print of two faces in profile. On heavy wove paper. Biaussat was recognised as one of the leading French figurative painters of his generation. Signed and numbered in pencil to lower left. Limited and numbered #22 of 70. Printed to a heavy weave art paper. Blank verso. The bottom edge has a couple of small nicks and there is very light creasing, but still in very nice condition for framing. Very slight darkening to edge. 40cm x 57cm.

    . Première édition / numérotée. Une estampe représentant deux visages de profil. Sur papier vélin épais. Biaussat était reconnu comme l'un des principaux peintres figuratifs français de sa génération. Signée et numérotée au…

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    France: NP, 1970. First edition / numbered. A print of two faces in profile. On heavy wove paper. Biaussat was recognised as one of the leading French figurative painters of his generation. Signed and numbered in pencil to lower left. Limited and numbered #22 of 70. Printed to a heavy weave art paper. Blank verso. The bottom edge has a couple of small nicks and there is very light creasing, but still in very nice condition for framing. Very slight darkening to edge. 40cm x 57cm.

    . Première édition / numérotée. Une estampe représentant deux visages de profil. Sur papier vélin épais. Biaussat était reconnu comme l'un des principaux peintres figuratifs français de sa génération. Signée et numérotée au crayon en bas à gauche. Edition limitée et numérotée 22 sur 70. Imprimé sur un papier d'art à forte trame. Verso vierge. Le bord inférieur présente quelques petites entailles et un très léger froissement, mais reste en très bon état pour l'encadrement. Très léger assombrissement des bords. 40cm x 57cm.

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  • Uit de Middelnederlandse fabelbundel ESOPET by BOSSCHAERT, Renaat.
    BOSSCHAERT, Renaat.
    Uit de Middelnederlandse fabelbundel ESOPET From the Middle Dutch fable collection AESOP

    Brugge: Bosschaert, 1979. First edition. A beautiful copy of this limited edition of Aesop's fables (one of 140 copies) published by the illustrator himself. Folio. A loose-leaf collection, 32 pages, of which 16 are printed, in a simple original folder of olive green card. Fine copy. Eleven fables illustrated with five signed wood engravings by Bosschaert. Edition of 140 numbered and signed copies. Renaat Bosschaert (1938-2006) was a versatile Belgian artist: painter, sculptor, decorative artist, graphic artist and printer. He belonged to what was called the Bruges School. 40cm x 30cm.

    . Première édition. Bel exemplaire de cette édition limitée des fables d'Esope (un des 140 exemplaires) publiée par l'illustrateur lui-même. In-folio. Recueil à feuillets mobiles, 32 pages,…

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    Brugge: Bosschaert, 1979. First edition. A beautiful copy of this limited edition of Aesop's fables (one of 140 copies) published by the illustrator himself. Folio. A loose-leaf collection, 32 pages, of which 16 are printed, in a simple original folder of olive green card. Fine copy. Eleven fables illustrated with five signed wood engravings by Bosschaert. Edition of 140 numbered and signed copies. Renaat Bosschaert (1938-2006) was a versatile Belgian artist: painter, sculptor, decorative artist, graphic artist and printer. He belonged to what was called the Bruges School. 40cm x 30cm.

    . Première édition. Bel exemplaire de cette édition limitée des fables d'Esope (un des 140 exemplaires) publiée par l'illustrateur lui-même. In-folio. Recueil à feuillets mobiles, 32 pages, dont 16 imprimées, dans une simple chemise d'origine en carton vert olive. Exemplaire de première main. 11 fables illustrées de 5 gravures sur bois signées par Bosschaert. Édition de 140 exemplaires numérotés et signés. Renaat Bosschaert (1938-2006) était un artiste belge polyvalent : peintre, sculpteur, artiste décoratif, graphiste et imprimeur. Il appartenait à ce que l'on appelait l'école de Bruges. 40cm x 30cm.

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  • The Hardening Ground. by TRAYNOR, Shaun.
    TRAYNOR, Shaun.
    The Hardening Ground.

    London: Martin Brian & O'keeffe, 1974. Lovely copy of this first edition, flat signed by the author to the front end paper. Green dust wrapper, with a little fading to the spine only, and a touch of edgewear to the spine base. Otherwise clean and tidy. Hardback green cloth with gilt titles. The book is spotless inside and out. A lovely copy. This was the first book of poetry by this Northern Irish poet. 36 pages. 22cm x 14.5cm.

    . Très bel exemplaire de cette première édition, signée par l'auteur sur la page de garde. La jaquette est verte, avec une légère décoloration sur le dos seulement, et un peu d'usure à la base du dos. Autrement, l'ouvrage est…

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    London: Martin Brian & O'keeffe, 1974. Lovely copy of this first edition, flat signed by the author to the front end paper. Green dust wrapper, with a little fading to the spine only, and a touch of edgewear to the spine base. Otherwise clean and tidy. Hardback green cloth with gilt titles. The book is spotless inside and out. A lovely copy. This was the first book of poetry by this Northern Irish poet. 36 pages. 22cm x 14.5cm.

    . Très bel exemplaire de cette première édition, signée par l'auteur sur la page de garde. La jaquette est verte, avec une légère décoloration sur le dos seulement, et un peu d'usure à la base du dos. Autrement, l'ouvrage est propre et bien rangé. Livre relié en tissu vert avec titres dorés. Le livre est impeccable à l'intérieur et à l'extérieur. Un bel exemplaire. Il s'agit du premier recueil de poèmes de ce poète nord-irlandais. 36 pages. 22cm x 14.5cm.

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  • Copy belonging to Lady Eden.
    The Story of Rosina and other Verses. Illustrated by Hugh Thomson by DOBSON, Austin.
    DOBSON, Austin.
    The Story of Rosina and other Verses. Illustrated by Hugh Thomson

    London: Kegan, Paul Trench, Trubner & Co, 1895. First edition. A very nice copy of this illustrated edition. Bound in full leather by Rickers & Son of London. The calf is a little faded in places and rubbed to the edges. Title in gilt to the spine. All edges gilt. Slight weakness to the binding at the half title page but holding well. The text block is in very good, clean condition. This copy belonged to Lady Eden, and there is a lovely gift (if rather fawning) inscription from W. Peel. Probably William Robert Wellesley Peel, 1st Earl Peel (1867-1937) the grandson of Sir Robert Peel. Lady Eden was Sybil Frances Grey (1867-1945), the daughter of Sir William Grey,…

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    London: Kegan, Paul Trench, Trubner & Co, 1895. First edition. A very nice copy of this illustrated edition. Bound in full leather by Rickers & Son of London. The calf is a little faded in places and rubbed to the edges. Title in gilt to the spine. All edges gilt. Slight weakness to the binding at the half title page but holding well. The text block is in very good, clean condition. This copy belonged to Lady Eden, and there is a lovely gift (if rather fawning) inscription from W. Peel. Probably William Robert Wellesley Peel, 1st Earl Peel (1867-1937) the grandson of Sir Robert Peel. Lady Eden was Sybil Frances Grey (1867-1945), the daughter of Sir William Grey, and mother of Sir Anthony Eden. Two of her other sons were to die in action in the first world war. She was painted by several eminent artists including John Singer Sargent and James Macniel Whistler. The later famously ended in a court case when her husband refused to pay Whistler's bill, and the painting was eventually destroyed. She died in 1945. A very nice association copy. 120 pages. 19cm x 13cm.

    . Première édition. Un très bel exemplaire de cette édition illustrée. Relié en plein cuir par Rickers & Son de Londres. Le veau est un peu décoloré par endroits et frotté sur les bords. Le titre est doré au dos. Toutes les tranches sont dorées. Légère faiblesse de la reliure à la moitié de la page de titre, mais elle tient bien. Le bloc de texte est en très bon état, propre. Cet exemplaire a appartenu à Lady Eden, et il y a une belle inscription de cadeau (même si elle est plutôt flatteuse) de la part de W. Peel. Probablement William Robert Wellesley Peel, 1st Earl Peel (1867-1937), le petit-fils de Sir Robert Peel. Lady Eden était Sybil Frances Grey (1867-1945), fille de Sir William Grey et mère de Sir Anthony Eden. Deux de ses autres fils devaient mourir au combat lors de la première guerre mondiale. Elle a été peinte par plusieurs artistes éminents, dont John Singer Sargent et James Macniel Whistler. Cette dernière œuvre s'est soldée par un procès lorsque son mari a refusé de payer la facture de Whistler, et la peinture a finalement été détruite. Elle est décédée en 1945. Très bel exemplaire d'association. 120 pages. 19cm x 13cm.

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    Book ID: 4818
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  • Angela Lyn: Landscapes and Portraits. by LYN, Angela; Koss, Max
    LYN, Angela; Koss, Max
    Angela Lyn: Landscapes and Portraits.

    Greiben Verlag, 2006. Large format, dark green covered hardback boards. Published on the occasion of Angela Lyn's exhibition from 25 February - 12 April 2006 at Galerie Hufschmid in Zurich. Signed dedication to the front by the Anglo-Chinese artist Angela Lyn. Text arranged in parallel in both German and English. Glossy art paper. All in near fine condition. 21 pages. 370 x 285 mm (14½ x 11¼ inches).

    Book ID: 4718
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  • Réflexes by LABORDERIE, Maurice de
    LABORDERIE, Maurice de
    Réflexes poèmes illustrés par Jacques Mercier.

    Angers: Éditions de L'Ouest, 1934. First edition. An attractive copy of this limited edition. Bound in a contemporary half leather binding. This publication was limited to fifty on Velin and ten on other paper. This is one of the copies on "other paper," more of a glossy Japon. The limitation states that all of the copies were for friends of De Laborderie and Mercier and that none were for sale. This copy is not signed or numbered, and is out of series. The book bears the bookplate of André Bruel, a poet, editor and publisher who lived in Angers. Dark blue leather binding and matching blue boards with gilt detail. Art deco style titles in gilt to the spine.…

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    Angers: Éditions de L'Ouest, 1934. First edition. An attractive copy of this limited edition. Bound in a contemporary half leather binding. This publication was limited to fifty on Velin and ten on other paper. This is one of the copies on "other paper," more of a glossy Japon. The limitation states that all of the copies were for friends of De Laborderie and Mercier and that none were for sale. This copy is not signed or numbered, and is out of series. The book bears the bookplate of André Bruel, a poet, editor and publisher who lived in Angers. Dark blue leather binding and matching blue boards with gilt detail. Art deco style titles in gilt to the spine. The spine has faded to a dark grey and has a touch of rubbing, but still an attractive binding. Marbled end papers. Dark blue / grey soft covers with a pale blue embossed design are bound in. Internally in very good condition. Illustrations throughout by Jacques Mercier. An attractive copy. Unpaginated. This is a scarce work. Conforms to OCLC: 491527864. Only one library (Angers) has a copy. 240 by 190mm (9½ by 7½ inches).

    . Première édition. Un bel exemplaire de cette édition limitée. Relié en demi-cuir de l'époque. Cette publication a été limitée à cinquante exemplaires sur Velin et dix sur autre papier. Il s'agit d'un des exemplaires sur "autre papier", plutôt un Japon brillant. La limitation indique que tous les exemplaires étaient destinés à des amis de De Laborderie et Mercier et qu'aucun n'était destiné à la vente. Cet exemplaire n'est ni signé ni numéroté et est hors série. L'ouvrage porte l'ex-libris d'André Bruel, poète, éditeur et rédacteur en chef ayant vécu à Angers. Reliure en cuir bleu foncé et plats bleus assortis avec détails dorés. Les titres de style Art déco sont dorés au dos. Le dos est passé au gris foncé et présente quelques frottements, mais il s'agit toujours d'une belle reliure. Papiers de fin marbrés. Les couvertures souples bleu foncé/gris avec un motif gaufré bleu pâle sont reliées. L'intérieur est en très bon état. Illustrations de Jacques Mercier tout au long de l'ouvrage. Un exemplaire attrayant. Non paginé. Il s'agit d'un ouvrage rare. Conforme à OCLC : 491527864. Une seule bibliothèque (Angers) possède un exemplaire. 240 x 190 mm

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  • Réflexes by LABORDERIE, Maurice de
    LABORDERIE, Maurice de
    Réflexes poèmes illustrés par Jacques Mercier.

    Angers: Éditions de L'Ouest, 1934. First edition. An attractive copy of this limited edition. Signed by both the poet and the illustrator, is is number 12 of a total limitation of 60 copies; fifty on Velin and ten on other paper. This is one of the copies on Velin. The limitation states that all of the copies were for friends of De Laborderie and Mercier and that none were for sale. This copy is dedicated to Ontieur (?) Jean Mercier. Presumably a relative. Grey soft covers with a pale blue embossed design to the front cover. Slight cracking to the spine at the top and bottom. A touch of intermittent foxing to the pages. Illustrations throughout by Jacques Mercier.…

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    Angers: Éditions de L'Ouest, 1934. First edition. An attractive copy of this limited edition. Signed by both the poet and the illustrator, is is number 12 of a total limitation of 60 copies; fifty on Velin and ten on other paper. This is one of the copies on Velin. The limitation states that all of the copies were for friends of De Laborderie and Mercier and that none were for sale. This copy is dedicated to Ontieur (?) Jean Mercier. Presumably a relative. Grey soft covers with a pale blue embossed design to the front cover. Slight cracking to the spine at the top and bottom. A touch of intermittent foxing to the pages. Illustrations throughout by Jacques Mercier. An attractive copy. Unpaginated. This is a scarce work. Conforms to OCLC: 491527864. Only one library (Angers) has a copy. 240 by 190mm (9½ by 7½ inches).

    . Première édition. Un bel exemplaire de cette édition limitée. Signé par le poète et l'illustrateur, il s'agit du numéro 12 d'une édition limitée à 60 exemplaires ; cinquante sur Velin et dix sur d'autres papiers. Il s'agit de l'un des exemplaires sur Velin. La limitation précise que tous les exemplaires étaient destinés à des amis de De Laborderie et Mercier et qu'aucun n'était destiné à la vente. Cet exemplaire est dédié à l'Ontieur ( ?) Jean Mercier. Vraisemblablement un parent. Couvertures souples grises avec un motif gaufré bleu pâle sur la couverture. Léger craquement du dos en haut et en bas. Quelques rousseurs intermittentes sur les pages. Illustrations de Jacques Mercier. Un exemplaire attrayant. Non paginé. Il s'agit d'un ouvrage rare. Conforme à OCLC : 491527864. Une seule bibliothèque (Angers) possède un exemplaire. 240 x 190 mm

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  • Les Clowns by CHURCH, Henry.
    CHURCH, Henry.
    Les Clowns

    Paris: Éditions des Deux Amis, 1922. First edition, numbered edition. Signed with a warm inscription by the author. With 3 hand-coloured Phototypes after Georges Rouault reproduced and pattern-coloured by Jacomet. Private half vellum binding of the time, illustrated original cover with binding, the covers with pretty calico printed paper. One of 240 copies on velin paper (from a total edition of 250). This copy is not numbered, but is stated that it is the Author's copy. We have seen other copies also designated as Author's copy so this is presumably one of a small number given to the author for distribution rather than THE copy. In very nice, clean condition. Internally spotless. Rouault (1871-1958) was one of the most…

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    Paris: Éditions des Deux Amis, 1922. First edition, numbered edition. Signed with a warm inscription by the author. With 3 hand-coloured Phototypes after Georges Rouault reproduced and pattern-coloured by Jacomet. Private half vellum binding of the time, illustrated original cover with binding, the covers with pretty calico printed paper. One of 240 copies on velin paper (from a total edition of 250). This copy is not numbered, but is stated that it is the Author's copy. We have seen other copies also designated as Author's copy so this is presumably one of a small number given to the author for distribution rather than THE copy. In very nice, clean condition. Internally spotless. Rouault (1871-1958) was one of the most accomplished book artists of his period. He had a particular interest in clowns and these illustrations to Henry Church's text anticipate his Cirque (1931) and Cirque de l'Etoile filante (1938). Their expression of figures and lyricism make Rouault the first of the Expressionists. Chapon 210, 244. 38 pages. 190 by 140mm (7½ by 5½ inches).

    . Première édition, numérotée. Signée avec une chaleureuse inscription par l'auteur. Avec 3 phototypes coloriés à la main d'après Georges Rouault reproduits et coloriés par Jacomet. Reliure privée en demi-vélin de l'époque, couverture originale illustrée avec la reliure, les plats sont recouverts d'un joli papier calicot imprimé. Un des 240 exemplaires sur papier vélin (sur un tirage total de 250). Cet exemplaire n'est pas numéroté, mais il est indiqué qu'il s'agit de l'exemplaire de l'Auteur. Nous avons vu d'autres exemplaires également désignés comme exemplaire de l'auteur ; il s'agit donc vraisemblablement d'un petit nombre d'exemplaires remis à l'auteur pour distribution plutôt que de L'EXEMPLAIRE. En très bon état, propre. L'intérieur est impeccable. Rouault (1871-1958) était l'un des artistes du livre les plus accomplis de son époque. Il s'intéressait particulièrement aux clowns et ces illustrations du texte d'Henry Church anticipent son Cirque (1931) et le Cirque de l'Etoile filante (1938). L'expression des figures et le lyrisme font de Rouault le premier des expressionnistes. Chapon 210, 244. 38 pages. 190 x 140 mm.

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  • Derrière le miroir N°168, Tàpies by Tàpies, Antoni
    Tàpies, Antoni
    Derrière le miroir N°168, Tàpies

    Paris: Maeght éditeur, 1967. First edition printed in 150 numbered copies on vélin de lana. This was the first Tàpies title produced by Maeght and the scarcest. In original slipcase with label to board. Signed by Antoni Tàpies to colophon and numbered. Illustrated with 9 original lithographs in colour, including a lovely colourful embossed lithograph as the rear cover. With double page spreads, and one triple page. 16 black and white reproductions. Text by Michel Tapié - "Avec Antoni Tàpies" and by Jacques Dupin "Devant Tàpies". An excellent example. The stiff card slipcase is still in good, strong condition, with just a touch of handling to the grey boards. Title label to cover. The folder is in excellent clean…

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    Paris: Maeght éditeur, 1967. First edition printed in 150 numbered copies on vélin de lana. This was the first Tàpies title produced by Maeght and the scarcest. In original slipcase with label to board. Signed by Antoni Tàpies to colophon and numbered. Illustrated with 9 original lithographs in colour, including a lovely colourful embossed lithograph as the rear cover. With double page spreads, and one triple page. 16 black and white reproductions. Text by Michel Tapié - "Avec Antoni Tàpies" and by Jacques Dupin "Devant Tàpies". An excellent example. The stiff card slipcase is still in good, strong condition, with just a touch of handling to the grey boards. Title label to cover. The folder is in excellent clean condition, with no damage. The copy of the magazine itself, with attractive, rough cut edges, is in pristine condition. There is a tiny amount of darkening / offsetting only. The first Tàpies exhibition at the Galerie Maeght: 35 paintings from 1965 to 1967390 by 290mm (15¼ by 11½ inches). At the time of cataloguing this is the only copy of this deluxe signed edition available.

    . Première édition tirée à 150 exemplaires numérotés sur vélin de lana. Il s'agit du premier titre de Tàpies produit par Maeght et du plus rare. Dans son étui d'origine avec étiquette sur la planche. Signé par Antoni Tàpies au colophon et numéroté. Illustré de 9 lithographies originales en couleur, dont une belle lithographie gaufrée en couleur au dos de la couverture. Avec des doubles pages et une triple page. 16 reproductions en noir et blanc. Texte de Michel Tapié - "Avec Antoni Tàpies" et de Jacques Dupin "Devant Tàpies". Excellent exemplaire. L'étui en carton rigide est encore en bon état, avec juste un peu de manipulation sur les planches grises. Étiquette de titre sur la couverture. La chemise est en excellent état de propreté, sans aucun dommage. L'exemplaire du magazine lui-même, dont les bords sont joliment découpés, est en parfait état. Il n'y a qu'un tout petit assombrissement / décalage. La première exposition de Tàpies à la Galerie Maeght : 35 peintures de 1965 à 1967390 par 290mm (15¼ par 11½ pouces). Au moment de l'établissement du catalogue, il s'agit du seul exemplaire disponible de cette édition de luxe signée.

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  • Derrière le miroir N°180, Tapies by TAPIES, Antoni
    TAPIES, Antoni
    Derrière le miroir N°180, Tapies

    Paris: Maeght éditeur, 1969. First edition printed in 150 numbered copies on vélin chiffon de Mandeure. In original slipcase with label to board. Signed by Antoni Tapies to colophon and numbered. Poem by Joan Brossa. Illustrated with an original lithograph in colour by Antoni Tapies over 28 pages. An excellent example. The stiff card slipcase is still in good, strong condition, with just a little marking to the cream boards. The folder is in excellent clean condition, with a small light stain to the spine only. The copy of the lithograph itself, with attractive, rough cut edges, is in pristine condition. 390 by 290mm (15¼ by 11½ inches). Première édition tirée à 150 exemplaires numérotés sur vélin chiffon de…

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    Paris: Maeght éditeur, 1969. First edition printed in 150 numbered copies on vélin chiffon de Mandeure. In original slipcase with label to board. Signed by Antoni Tapies to colophon and numbered. Poem by Joan Brossa. Illustrated with an original lithograph in colour by Antoni Tapies over 28 pages. An excellent example. The stiff card slipcase is still in good, strong condition, with just a little marking to the cream boards. The folder is in excellent clean condition, with a small light stain to the spine only. The copy of the lithograph itself, with attractive, rough cut edges, is in pristine condition. 390 by 290mm (15¼ by 11½ inches). Première édition tirée à 150 exemplaires numérotés sur vélin chiffon de Mandeure. Dans son étui d'origine avec étiquette sur la planche. Signé par Antoni Tapies au colophon et numéroté. Poème de Joan Brossa. Illustré d'une lithographie originale en couleur d'Antoni Tapies sur 28 pages. Excellent exemplaire. L'étui en carton rigide est encore en bon état, avec juste une petite marque sur les planches crème. La chemise est en excellent état de propreté, avec une petite tache légère au dos seulement. L'exemplaire de la lithographie elle-même, avec de jolis bords bruts, est en parfait état. 390 par 290mm (15¼ par 11½ pouces).

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  • La leçon d'amour dans un parc by BOYLESVE, René.
    BOYLESVE, René.
    La leçon d'amour dans un parc

    Paris: La Revue Blanche, 1902. First edition. In-12, blue half-chagrin with marbled boards. Five-ribbed spine, with gilt titles (slightly rubbed only). The first cover is illustrated in colour by Pierre BONNARD. With an nice dedication from the author to Marcel Boulenger. "To the beautiful and charming writer of Page and La Croix de Malte". The typographical address at the bottom of the contents table is: 25-202. - Tours, Impr. E. Arrault et Cie. Only 33 copies were justified. This copy is justified by the publisher's stamp. Untrimmed pages. Internally clean and tidy, with a little darkening to the pages only. Some small edgewear to the rear blanks. A very nice copy. Talvart & Place, I, 7 A. Boulanger was…

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    Paris: La Revue Blanche, 1902. First edition. In-12, blue half-chagrin with marbled boards. Five-ribbed spine, with gilt titles (slightly rubbed only). The first cover is illustrated in colour by Pierre BONNARD. With an nice dedication from the author to Marcel Boulenger. "To the beautiful and charming writer of Page and La Croix de Malte". The typographical address at the bottom of the contents table is: 25-202. - Tours, Impr. E. Arrault et Cie. Only 33 copies were justified. This copy is justified by the publisher's stamp. Untrimmed pages. Internally clean and tidy, with a little darkening to the pages only. Some small edgewear to the rear blanks. A very nice copy. Talvart & Place, I, 7 A. Boulanger was a prolific novelist and Olympic fencer. He obtained this inscribed copy towards the beginning of his career 304 pages. 200 by 160mm (7¾ by 6¼ inches).

    . Première édition. In-12, demi-chagrin bleu, plats marbrés. Dos à cinq nerfs, titres dorés (légèrement frottés). La première couverture est illustrée en couleurs par Pierre BONNARD. Avec une belle dédicace de l'auteur à Marcel Boulenger. "Au bel et charmant écrivain de Page et de La Croix de Malte". L'adresse typographique au bas de la table des matières est : 25-202. - Tours, Impr. E. Arrault et Cie. Seuls 33 exemplaires ont été justifiés. Cet exemplaire est justifié par le cachet de l'éditeur. Pages non rognées. L'intérieur est propre et bien rangé, avec un peu de noircissement sur les pages seulement. Quelques petites marques d'usure sur les blancs du dos. Un très bel exemplaire. Talvart & Place, I, 7 A. Boulanger était un romancier prolifique et un escrimeur olympique. Il obtint cet exemplaire dédicacé au début de sa carrière. 304 pages. 200 par 160mm (7¾ par 6¼ pouces).

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    Book ID: 4256
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  • Andrew Vicari: Vie et Oeuvres by CURZI, Daniel
    CURZI, Daniel
    Andrew Vicari: Vie et Oeuvres

    Parme: Editions Artegrafica Silva, 1986. A very nice copy of this limited edition Catalogue Raisonne with several editions. Copy 779/3000 (numbered to colophon at the rear). This copy comes with the signed coloured lithograph "L'angoisse" (#59/185 of the lithograph) Drawn in sanguine, black crayon and lead pencil, this is produced on high quality art paper and is in its own folder. The book is also signed and dedicated to the front end paper to Jacques and Ghislaine Berniere, dated Riyad 1990. Berniere was the French ambassador to Saudi Arabia from 1986-1991 (including throughout the Gulf War) and was later the ambassador to Belgium. Vicari's visits to Saudi Arabia are well documented and photographed in the catalogue. In addition there…

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    Parme: Editions Artegrafica Silva, 1986. A very nice copy of this limited edition Catalogue Raisonne with several editions. Copy 779/3000 (numbered to colophon at the rear). This copy comes with the signed coloured lithograph "L'angoisse" (#59/185 of the lithograph) Drawn in sanguine, black crayon and lead pencil, this is produced on high quality art paper and is in its own folder. The book is also signed and dedicated to the front end paper to Jacques and Ghislaine Berniere, dated Riyad 1990. Berniere was the French ambassador to Saudi Arabia from 1986-1991 (including throughout the Gulf War) and was later the ambassador to Belgium. Vicari's visits to Saudi Arabia are well documented and photographed in the catalogue. In addition there is a French menu card dated the same day (Presumably from the embassy) showing the dinner menu. To the verso, Vicari has drawn a sketch of some of the attendees, and signed this. The book is black cloth, with gilt titles and a colour picture by Vicari tipped onto the front board. In good, clean, sound condition. The book is held within a black clamshell case. There is a little rubbing and marking to the cover, but still attractive. 310 pages. Andrew Vicari was a Welsh portrait painter, who became the official portrait artist of the Saudi Royal Family (where there are three museums dedicated to his work.) He died, aged 83 in 2016. 360 by 270mm (14¼ by 10¾ inches).

    . Très bel exemplaire de ce catalogue raisonné à tirage limité et à plusieurs éditions. Exemplaire 779/3000 (numéroté au colophon au dos). Cet exemplaire est accompagné de la lithographie en couleurs signée "L'angoisse" (n° 59/185 de la lithographie). Dessinée à la sanguine, au crayon noir et à la mine de plomb, cette lithographie est produite sur du papier d'art de haute qualité et se trouve dans sa propre pochette. Le livre est également signé et dédicacé sur la page de garde à Jacques et Ghislaine Berniere, daté de Riyad 1990. Bernière a été ambassadeur de France en Arabie Saoudite de 1986 à 1991 (y compris pendant la guerre du Golfe) et plus tard ambassadeur en Belgique. Les visites de Vicari en Arabie Saoudite sont bien documentées et photographiées dans le catalogue. Il y a également une carte de menu française datée du même jour (probablement de l'ambassade) montrant le menu du dîner. Au verso, Vicari a dessiné un croquis de certains participants et l'a signé. Le livre est en tissu noir, avec des titres dorés et une image en couleur de Vicari collée sur la première page. Il est en bon état, propre et sain. Le livre se trouve dans un étui noir. La couverture est légèrement frottée et marquée, mais reste attrayante. 310 pages. Andrew Vicari était un portraitiste gallois qui est devenu le portraitiste officiel de la famille royale saoudienne (où trois musées sont consacrés à son travail). Il est décédé à l'âge de 83 ans en 2016. 360 x 270 mm

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  • Le Nouvel Opera ouvrage contenant 59 gravures sur bois et 4 plans. by NUITTER, Charles
    NUITTER, Charles
    Le Nouvel Opera ouvrage contenant 59 gravures sur bois et 4 plans.

    Paris: Librairie Hachette et cie, 1875. A lovely copy of this limited edition. One of 150 copies on China paper (large paper). Three quarters brown leather with marbled boards. A little rubbing to the spine and board edges. This copy is embellished with a tipped in signed autograph letter (ALS) on headed note paper. Original edition of this monograph on the new Opera by its archivist. Portrait by Maunoury, photographer (photoglypty by Lemercier) mounted on the frontispiece. 59 engravings and 3 plans (including 1 on double-page). The question of an opera for the city of Paris gave rise to several projects, before its construction was entrusted to Charles Garnier. Front end paper has a small split to the bottom…

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    Paris: Librairie Hachette et cie, 1875. A lovely copy of this limited edition. One of 150 copies on China paper (large paper). Three quarters brown leather with marbled boards. A little rubbing to the spine and board edges. This copy is embellished with a tipped in signed autograph letter (ALS) on headed note paper. Original edition of this monograph on the new Opera by its archivist. Portrait by Maunoury, photographer (photoglypty by Lemercier) mounted on the frontispiece. 59 engravings and 3 plans (including 1 on double-page). The question of an opera for the city of Paris gave rise to several projects, before its construction was entrusted to Charles Garnier. Front end paper has a small split to the bottom edge. Overall a lovely copy. 255 pages. 260 x 170mm (10¼ x 6¾ inches).

    . Bel exemplaire de cette édition limitée. Un des 150 exemplaires sur Chine (grand papier). Trois quarts de cuir marron à plats marbrés. Un léger frottement au dos et aux bords des plats. Cet exemplaire est agrémenté d'une lettre autographe signée (ALS) contrecollée sur papier à en-tête. Edition originale de cette monographie sur l'Opéra nouveau par son archiviste. Portrait par Maunoury, photographe (photoglypty de Lemercier) monté en frontispice. 59 gravures et 3 plans (dont 1 sur double-page). La question d'un opéra pour la ville de Paris a donné lieu à plusieurs projets, avant que sa construction ne soit confiée à Charles Garnier. Le papier frontal a une petite fente sur le bord inférieur. Dans l'ensemble un bel exemplaire. 255 pages. 260 x 170 mm

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  • Rawdon's Roof. by LAWRENCE, D. H
    LAWRENCE, D. H
    Rawdon's Roof.

    London: Elkin Mathews & Marrot, 1928. Signed limited edition. This is one of 530 copies signed to limitation by D.H. Lawrence. Copy 342. Hardback boards in original dust jacket. Jacket has small closed tear to base of spine (now repaired with archival tape). Offsetting from dust jacket to both front and rear endpapers. Overall in great shape. 32 pp. 205 x 150 mm (8 x 6 inches).

    Book ID: 3824
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  • The Life and Letters of Charles Samuel Keene. by LAYARD, George Somes
    LAYARD, George Somes
    The Life and Letters of Charles Samuel Keene.

    London: Sampson Low, Marston and Co, 1892. First edition. Hardback red cloth with gilt titles and decorations to front board and spine. Unusually, compared to other copies online, this one is appears to be signed in black ink on the frontis photograph by the book's subject (Charles Keene). Not by the author. The signature appears genuine under a loop. Ordinarily we would discount this as a printed signature (as he died in 1891) - but we have seen other copies where the frontis photograph has no signature to it, so wonder if there were some with a genuine inscription. Many b/w illustrations, some full page with tissue guards. Boards are slightly faded, slight lean and sun fading to spine,…

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    London: Sampson Low, Marston and Co, 1892. First edition. Hardback red cloth with gilt titles and decorations to front board and spine. Unusually, compared to other copies online, this one is appears to be signed in black ink on the frontis photograph by the book's subject (Charles Keene). Not by the author. The signature appears genuine under a loop. Ordinarily we would discount this as a printed signature (as he died in 1891) - but we have seen other copies where the frontis photograph has no signature to it, so wonder if there were some with a genuine inscription. Many b/w illustrations, some full page with tissue guards. Boards are slightly faded, slight lean and sun fading to spine, corners bumped. Inside there is some light foxing, but overall the book is good and scarce with Keene's signature. Two full page bookplates to the inside board and front end paper. Including one for Sir Frederick Lobnitz, shipbuilder and government minister (of munitions) during World War One. Ix, 463 pp.
    240 x 160 mm (9½ x 6¼ inches).

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  • The Queen of Sinister. by CHADBOURN, Mark
    CHADBOURN, Mark
    The Queen of Sinister.

    London: Gollancz, 2004. First edition in hardback. Signed by the author to the title page. A very good copy in a very good dust jacket. The second book in The Dark Age series. 175 pages. 240 x 160 mm (9½ x 6¼ inches).

    Book ID: 3585
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  • The Un Corrected Billy Childish - No Such Number by CHILDISH, Billy
    CHILDISH, Billy
    The Un Corrected Billy Childish - No Such Number

    Hay on Wye: Aquarium / Kestrel Gallery, 2005. Signed limited edition (50 copies) book with hand painted original cover. Published by Aquarium & Kestrel Gallery, Hay-on-Wye. Signed and numbered to back board by Billy Childish, with Hangman gallows and Aquarium sea horse stamps. Book is number 33 of only 50. There is a second signature on a heavy paper (almost like a bookplate) tipped into the inside of the front board. This is also adorned with one of Childish's hangman block cuts (a different one to that on the rear board. There is also a small red stamp that looks Chinese, but is indecipherable.
    16 pages on heavy stock. Poetry in red type. 12 full colour plates. Hand…

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    Hay on Wye: Aquarium / Kestrel Gallery, 2005. Signed limited edition (50 copies) book with hand painted original cover. Published by Aquarium & Kestrel Gallery, Hay-on-Wye. Signed and numbered to back board by Billy Childish, with Hangman gallows and Aquarium sea horse stamps. Book is number 33 of only 50. There is a second signature on a heavy paper (almost like a bookplate) tipped into the inside of the front board. This is also adorned with one of Childish's hangman block cuts (a different one to that on the rear board. There is also a small red stamp that looks Chinese, but is indecipherable.
    16 pages on heavy stock. Poetry in red type. 12 full colour plates. Hand bound hardback in hessian boards. Red handmade paper endpapers. Book in very good condition with just a touch of darkening to edge of front board (from handling we suspect). 110 x 90 mm (4¼ x 3½ inches).

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    Book ID: 3410
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  • Insettario. by SARONI, Sergio. & ARPINO, Giovanni.
    SARONI, Sergio. & ARPINO, Giovanni.
    Insettario.

    Milano: Giorgio Upiglio & C, 1967. A beautiful copy of this limited edition. One of 85 numbered copies signed by both the author and the artist, from a total issue of 95 copies. 17 original colour etchings by Sergio Saroni. Handmade paper from Filicarta paper mills. A reflection on the survival systems of insects, brought to life by the magnificent illustratons. Soft cover, and held within a matching slipcase, with gilt titles to the spine. A lovely copy. 195 by 140mm (7¾ by 5½ inches).

    Book ID: 3570
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  • Soldados Virgenes. by THOMAS, Leslie
    THOMAS, Leslie
    Soldados Virgenes.

    Barcelona: Luis de Caralt, 1970. Author's own copy! First Spanish language version. Signed by the author to the dedication page. In publisher's red cloth with dust jacket as issued. Book is a little dusty, and the dust jacket a little rubbed, but this was Leslie Thomas's own book and was signed in front of us before we purchased it. 254 pages. 200 x 140 mm (7¾ x 5½ inches). ¡Copia del autor! Primera versión en idioma español. Firmado por el autor en la página de dedicatoria. En tela roja del editor con sobrecubierta tal como se emitió. El libro está un poco polvoriento y la sobrecubierta un poco rozada, pero este era el libro de Leslie Thomas y estaba…

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    Barcelona: Luis de Caralt, 1970. Author's own copy! First Spanish language version. Signed by the author to the dedication page. In publisher's red cloth with dust jacket as issued. Book is a little dusty, and the dust jacket a little rubbed, but this was Leslie Thomas's own book and was signed in front of us before we purchased it. 254 pages. 200 x 140 mm (7¾ x 5½ inches). ¡Copia del autor! Primera versión en idioma español. Firmado por el autor en la página de dedicatoria. En tela roja del editor con sobrecubierta tal como se emitió. El libro está un poco polvoriento y la sobrecubierta un poco rozada, pero este era el libro de Leslie Thomas y estaba firmado frente a nosotros antes de que lo compráramos. 254 paginas.

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    Book ID: 3525
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  • Shepherd tending sheep by LECOMTE, Paul Emile
    LECOMTE, Paul Emile
    Shepherd tending sheep

    1940. Scarce signed etching from a watercolour painted by Paul Emile Lecomte (1877-1950). Under glass in a gilt frame. Signed in pencil to lower right. In excellent condition. Numbered.

    Born in Paris, Lecomte was the son of renowned landscape painter Paul Lecomte. Paul Emile studied at the École des Beaux-Arts under portraitist and history painter Fernand Cormon; his works were often featured in prestigious galleries like the Paris Salon.

    Book ID: 3408
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