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Anonymous, from the 11th century “La Chanson de Roland”
Colour illustrations by Paul G. Klein (1909-1994)*

La Chanson de Roland
Published by Paul G. Klein in Vence - 1945

Thick quarto (25.5 x 33 cm)

Tan half sheepskin binding. 
Spine adorned with two sheepskin leather labels extending onto the covers.

Text: Oxford** manuscript.

Limited edition of 200 copies, numbered and signed by the artist, on laid Hollande paper.
This is No. 18.

Numerous illustrations and compositions entirely in colour by the artist and his collaborators.

Foreword by Louis Réau (professor at the Sorbonne).

Please note: With the exception of the foreword, this book is only printed on the right-hand pages (front). Only page numbers (in Roman numerals) are printed on the left (back) pages.

Minute friction on the cover.
Inside in perfect condition.

A wonderful edition in very lovely condition.

*Paul Georges Klein (1909-1994)
Painter, draughtsman and illustrator, he has illustrated many books (Villon, Jules Romain, Charles De Coster...)

** La Chanson de Roland is an epic poem and chanson de geste from the 11th century.
Nine manuscripts have survived, one of which (the Oxford manuscript from the early 12th century, the oldest and most complete) is considered by historians to be the original.

Weight: 3.8 kg (without packaging).

Carefully packed tracked shipment.

Literature - Quantity: 1 - Hand coloured illustrations, Numbered edition, Signed by illustrator - Book

Anonyme / Paul G. Klein - La Chanson de Roland - 1945

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