Albert CAMUS / EDY-LEGRAND - La Peste - 1962

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Two-volume illustrated edition of La Peste by Albert Camus with gouaches by Edy-Legrand, a numbered edition from 1962 in French, published by Imprimerie Nationale and André Sauret, with soft covers and a slipcase, totaling 425 pages.

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CAMUS (Albert)
The Plague
Paris, Imprimerie Nationale, André Sauret, 1962

2 volumes in-4 (29 cm x 22.7 cm) of 227-[2] pp. & 198-[1] pp.
Print run of 10,000 numbered copies on Arjomari vellum paper, "licorne crèvecoeur".
Printed softcover with illustrated and deckled edges, under a rhodoid cover and a kaki cloth slipcase.

Work illustrated with gouaches by Edy-Legrand reproduced on full page plates by Fernand Chenot.
One of the copies numbered on Rives paper, this one no. 4231.

Good copy, the slipcase a little worn showing white stains on the cloth and pinpricks inside, small tears without loss on the rhodoid flaps of the first volume, covers and interior pages fresh."

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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CAMUS (Albert)
The Plague
Paris, Imprimerie Nationale, André Sauret, 1962

2 volumes in-4 (29 cm x 22.7 cm) of 227-[2] pp. & 198-[1] pp.
Print run of 10,000 numbered copies on Arjomari vellum paper, "licorne crèvecoeur".
Printed softcover with illustrated and deckled edges, under a rhodoid cover and a kaki cloth slipcase.

Work illustrated with gouaches by Edy-Legrand reproduced on full page plates by Fernand Chenot.
One of the copies numbered on Rives paper, this one no. 4231.

Good copy, the slipcase a little worn showing white stains on the cloth and pinpricks inside, small tears without loss on the rhodoid flaps of the first volume, covers and interior pages fresh."

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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Details

Number of books
2
Subject
Illustrated
Book title
La Peste
Author/ Illustrator
Albert CAMUS / EDY-LEGRAND
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1962
Edition
Illustrated Edition, Numbered edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Imprimerie Nationale, André Sauret
Binding/ Material
Softback
Extras
Slipcase
Number of pages
425
FranceVerified
247
Objects sold
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