BOCCACE / Mariette LYDIS - Contes - 1935
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Three-volume illustrated edition of Contes by BOCCACE with Mariette LYDIS illustrations, published in Paris by Le Vasseur et Cie in 1935, in full blue morocco with gilt decorations, numbered 838 of 900 on vélin d’Arches, with étui and 603 pages total.
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BOCCACE
Tales
Paris, Le Vasseur et Cie, 1935
3 volumes in-8 (25cm x 20cm) of 218pp.; 199pp. & 186-[1]pp.
Edition of 956 numbered copies, of which 56 on Imperial Japan paper and 900 on Arches vellum.
Full midnight blue morocco, spine with raised bands underscored by gold dots, adorned with borders, small lozenges and gold monograms, title and volume labels in tawny morocco, boards framed by a triple gold filet and decorated with a scatter of gold monograms, gilded head, edges of the pastedowns embellished with a triple gold filet, covers and spine preserved, slipcase lined (publisher’s binding).
Work illustrated with 56 color erotic engravings hors-texte by Mariette LYDIS, copper-engraved.
One of the 900 copies printed on Arches vellum, this being no. 838.
Fine copy.
Seller's Story
Since 1928, a lineage of passionate booksellers, Librairie Julien Eppe continues a family tradition dedicated to rare, old, and collectible books. Founded in Paris by Paul Eppe and passed down through generations, it now combines nearly a century of bibliophilic expertise with a modern approach to online sales. Each book is carefully selected for the quality of its copy, its provenance value, or its bibliophilic interest.
Translated by Google TranslateBOCCACE
Tales
Paris, Le Vasseur et Cie, 1935
3 volumes in-8 (25cm x 20cm) of 218pp.; 199pp. & 186-[1]pp.
Edition of 956 numbered copies, of which 56 on Imperial Japan paper and 900 on Arches vellum.
Full midnight blue morocco, spine with raised bands underscored by gold dots, adorned with borders, small lozenges and gold monograms, title and volume labels in tawny morocco, boards framed by a triple gold filet and decorated with a scatter of gold monograms, gilded head, edges of the pastedowns embellished with a triple gold filet, covers and spine preserved, slipcase lined (publisher’s binding).
Work illustrated with 56 color erotic engravings hors-texte by Mariette LYDIS, copper-engraved.
One of the 900 copies printed on Arches vellum, this being no. 838.
Fine copy.
Seller's Story
Since 1928, a lineage of passionate booksellers, Librairie Julien Eppe continues a family tradition dedicated to rare, old, and collectible books. Founded in Paris by Paul Eppe and passed down through generations, it now combines nearly a century of bibliophilic expertise with a modern approach to online sales. Each book is carefully selected for the quality of its copy, its provenance value, or its bibliophilic interest.
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Number of books
3
Subject
Illustrated
Book title
Contes
Author/ Illustrator
BOCCACE / Mariette LYDIS
Condition
Fine
Publication year oldest item
1935
Edition
Illustrated Edition, Numbered edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Le Vasseur et Cie
Binding/ Material
Leather
Extras
Slipcase
Number of pages
603
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