Henri Leblanc - Senlis et ses Secrets - 1972

Henri Leblanc – Senlis and Its Secrets – Original edition 1972 – No. 435/1000 on Arches vélin – Dedicated and signed – Complete
A very fine bibliophilic copy of Henri Leblanc, entitled Senlis and Its Secrets, published in 1972.
The work was completed for printing on December 22, 1972, at the presses of Imprimeries Réunies de Senlis.
This is the numbered copy No. 435/1000, part of the numbered copies forming the original edition, printed on Arches vélin in the shape (to size).
The copy is enriched with a handwritten autograph dedication, dated “Senlis, September 1995,” accompanied by the original signature of Henri Leblanc.
Original complete presentation
The set is complete and includes:
the original rigid red box;
the original rigid red cover, with gold title and decoration;
the original white slipcase;
the original soft cover, also on vélin;
the 73 sheets, i.e., 146 pages;
the colophon with the number 435/1000.
Characteristics
Author: Henri Leblanc
Title: Senlis and Its Secrets
Year: 1972
Original edition
Numbered copy 435/1000
Paper: Arches vélin (on size)
Large format: 40 × 30 cm
146 pages in 73 sheets
Numerous illustrations and compositions in black
Handwritten autograph dedication
Original signature of the author
Complete set with all its original elements
Content
The work is richly illustrated with views of Senlis: old streets, monuments, ramparts, cellars, capitals, gates, town houses and architectural details.
The illustrations occupy many full pages and double pages.
Condition
Very good overall condition.
The sheets are clean and fresh, with no significant foxing visible. The illustrations are sharp. The soft cover, the rigid red cover, the red box, and the white original slipcase are present.
Some light signs of use may be visible on the exterior elements, in keeping with the age of the set.
The photographs are an integral part of the description.
Very fine collectible example comprising:
original edition;
limited and numbered print run;
Arches vélin paper;
large format;
dedication and autograph signature;
original soft cover;
original rigid red cover;
original red box;
original white slipcase;
complete set.
Very careful shipping and heavy protection given the format, weight, and fragility of the work.