HOMÈRE / BERTHOLD-MAHN - L’Iliade. L’Odyssée - 1943
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Four-volume illustrated edition of L’Iliade. L’Odyssée by HOMÈRE and BERTHOLD-MAHN, Paris 1943, in-8, totaling 1241 pages (331+355+284+271), numbered edition no. 3865 of 5500 on vélin de chiffon, housed in soft covers with chemise and box, in very good condition.
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HOMÈRE
The Iliad. The Odyssey
Paris, Union Latine d’Éditions, [1943]
4 volumes in octavo (22.3 cm x 17.5 cm) of 331 pp., 355 pp., 284 pp. & 271 pp.
Print run of 7,260 numbered copies, including 60 copies on nacré Japan, 500 copies on pure Byblis fiber, 1,200 copies on pure Lafuma fiber and 5,500 copies on chiffon rag parchment.
Soft cover with printed and gilted cover, slipcase and case.
Work illustrated with black-and-white in-text and full-page compositions by Berthold-Mahn.
One of the 5,500 copies numbered on chiffon rag parchment, this being no. 3865.
Beautiful copy, uncut.
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 TranslateHOMÈRE
The Iliad. The Odyssey
Paris, Union Latine d’Éditions, [1943]
4 volumes in octavo (22.3 cm x 17.5 cm) of 331 pp., 355 pp., 284 pp. & 271 pp.
Print run of 7,260 numbered copies, including 60 copies on nacré Japan, 500 copies on pure Byblis fiber, 1,200 copies on pure Lafuma fiber and 5,500 copies on chiffon rag parchment.
Soft cover with printed and gilted cover, slipcase and case.
Work illustrated with black-and-white in-text and full-page compositions by Berthold-Mahn.
One of the 5,500 copies numbered on chiffon rag parchment, this being no. 3865.
Beautiful copy, uncut.
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
4
Subject
Illustrated
Book title
L’Iliade. L’Odyssée
Author/ Illustrator
HOMÈRE / BERTHOLD-MAHN
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1943
Edition
Illustrated Edition, Numbered edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Union Latine d’Éditions
Binding/ Material
Softback
Extras
Slipcase
Number of pages
1241
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