Albert Camus / Edy-Legrand - La Peste - 1962





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Beautiful, numbered and illustrated edition by the magnificent compositions of Edy-Legrand of this bibliophilic edition that combines the literary power of the novel with a rare artistic enhancement -
The text, written in 1947, relates the plague epidemic striking Oran and scenes the collective and individual struggle in the face of evil, exploring the themes of the absurd, solidarity and the human condition -
In this edition, Camus's narration is enriched by the illustrations of Edy‑Legrand, which visually translate the oppressive atmosphere of the besieged city, the figures of doctors, priests and inhabitants, and the contrasts between despair and resistance -
The two volumes are distinguished by meticulous typography, quality paper and a luxurious presentation, placing the work in the tradition of the great illustrated editions of the 20th century -
Albert Camus / Edy-Legrand - La Peste - 1962 - Tome I et II - André Sauret -
226 and 197 pp
Very good condition of the bindings, softcover volumes in their illustrated dust jackets, inside a gray twill slipcase with a recessed gold title, light signs of wear, gilt tops on the spines of the volumes, superb color illustrations covering the boards -
Very good interior condition, title pages printed in red and black, volumes enriched with beautiful color illustrations by Edy-Legrand, limited edition of 1000 copies on unicorn vellum Crèvecœur paper from Arjomari papermills, this is no. 7586, fresh -
Delivery service within a few days -
Beautiful, numbered and illustrated edition by the magnificent compositions of Edy-Legrand of this bibliophilic edition that combines the literary power of the novel with a rare artistic enhancement -
The text, written in 1947, relates the plague epidemic striking Oran and scenes the collective and individual struggle in the face of evil, exploring the themes of the absurd, solidarity and the human condition -
In this edition, Camus's narration is enriched by the illustrations of Edy‑Legrand, which visually translate the oppressive atmosphere of the besieged city, the figures of doctors, priests and inhabitants, and the contrasts between despair and resistance -
The two volumes are distinguished by meticulous typography, quality paper and a luxurious presentation, placing the work in the tradition of the great illustrated editions of the 20th century -
Albert Camus / Edy-Legrand - La Peste - 1962 - Tome I et II - André Sauret -
226 and 197 pp
Very good condition of the bindings, softcover volumes in their illustrated dust jackets, inside a gray twill slipcase with a recessed gold title, light signs of wear, gilt tops on the spines of the volumes, superb color illustrations covering the boards -
Very good interior condition, title pages printed in red and black, volumes enriched with beautiful color illustrations by Edy-Legrand, limited edition of 1000 copies on unicorn vellum Crèvecœur paper from Arjomari papermills, this is no. 7586, fresh -
Delivery service within a few days -

