Jean Ajalbert - Les Chansons de Sao Van Di [signed] - 1910

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Limited first edition. Signed and dedicated by Ajalbert to half title page. One of 870 copies on alfa paper, bound in hand coloured illustrated wrappers. (This copy # 277 of 870).

B/w photographic portrait frontis of Sao Van Di with tissue guard, and twelve beautiful full-page colour illustrated plates.

Erotic French love story set in Laos, telling the tale of Kao Som Sène and the songs he sings for the beautiful Sao Van Di.

Softback covers are a little toned / soiled. Spine has small closed tears to head and tail. Sporadic light foxing throughout, otherwise a good copy.

101 pages. 25.5 x 17 cm

Seller's Story

We are professional booksellers based in France, and have been members of ILAB for many years. We currently hold full membership of SLAM, as well as other organisations. We also sell at fairs and markets across Europe. We are often found at brocantes and marches, searching for books and prints. We are also always interested in acquiring new stock from individuals, so if you have books or prints to sell, do get in touch. We are proud to purchase biodegradable packaging and materials. Where possible, all of our book wrap and tape are compostable or re-cyclable. If you do receive any plastic bubble wrap from us - it is because we are re-using items we have received.

Limited first edition. Signed and dedicated by Ajalbert to half title page. One of 870 copies on alfa paper, bound in hand coloured illustrated wrappers. (This copy # 277 of 870).

B/w photographic portrait frontis of Sao Van Di with tissue guard, and twelve beautiful full-page colour illustrated plates.

Erotic French love story set in Laos, telling the tale of Kao Som Sène and the songs he sings for the beautiful Sao Van Di.

Softback covers are a little toned / soiled. Spine has small closed tears to head and tail. Sporadic light foxing throughout, otherwise a good copy.

101 pages. 25.5 x 17 cm

Seller's Story

We are professional booksellers based in France, and have been members of ILAB for many years. We currently hold full membership of SLAM, as well as other organisations. We also sell at fairs and markets across Europe. We are often found at brocantes and marches, searching for books and prints. We are also always interested in acquiring new stock from individuals, so if you have books or prints to sell, do get in touch. We are proud to purchase biodegradable packaging and materials. Where possible, all of our book wrap and tape are compostable or re-cyclable. If you do receive any plastic bubble wrap from us - it is because we are re-using items we have received.

Details

Number of books
1
Subject
Erotica, Illustrated, Literature, Music, Poetry
Book title
Les Chansons de Sao Van Di [signed]
Author/ Illustrator
Jean Ajalbert
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1910
Height
255 mm
Edition
1st Edition, Limited edition
Width
170 mm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Paris: Louis-Michaud
Binding/ Material
Softback
Extras
Inscribed by author, Signed by author
Number of pages
101
FranceVerified
750
Objects sold
99.04%
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