Albert Camus / Edy-Legrand - La Peste - 1947

Wonderful numbered set on unicorn vellum Crèvecœur paper from Arjomari papers and illustrated by the magnificent compositions of Edy-Legrand in this bibliophilic edition which combines the literary power of the novel with a rare artistic enhancement -

The text, written in 1947, relates the plague epidemic that strikes Oran and features the collective and individual struggle against 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 convey the oppressive atmosphere of the besieged city, the figures of doctors, priests and residents, and the contrasts between despair and resistance -

The two volumes are distinguished by meticulous typography, high-quality paper and luxurious presentation, placing the work within the tradition of the great illustrated editions of the 20th century -

Albert Camus / Edy-Legrand - La Peste - André Sauret - 1947 - André Sauret -
216-197 pages.

Very good condition of the bindings, softcover volumes in their illustrated dust jackets, under rhodoids, all in a beige cloth-covered protective case with a gilded title recessed in, slight signs of wear, some stains on the inner case, gilded spines on the volumes, superb full-color illustrations covering the boards -

Excellent 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 papermakers, this one no. 7460, crisp interior -

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