Henri Leblanc - Senlis et ses Secrets - 1972

Henri Leblanc – Senlis and Its Secrets – Original edition 1972 – No. 435/1000 on Arches vellum – Autographed and signed – Complete
A very beautiful bibliophilic copy by Henri Leblanc, entitled Senlis et ses Secrets, published in 1972.
The work was completed for printing on December 22, 1972 at the presses of the Imprimeries Réunies de Senlis.
This is the numbered copy No. 435 of 1000, part of the numbered copies constituting the original edition, printed on Arches vellum in the form.
The copy is enriched with an autograph manuscript dedication, dated “Senlis, September 1995,” accompanied by the original signature of Henri Leblanc.
Complete original presentation
The set is complete and includes:
the original rigid red case;
the original rigid red cover, with gilded title and decoration;
the original white slipcase;
the original green-tinted soft cover, also on vellum;
the 73 sheets, i.e., 146 pages;
the printing justification with the number 435/1000.
Characteristics
Author: Henri Leblanc
Title: Senlis and Its Secrets
Year: 1972
Original edition
Numbered copy 435/1000
Paper: Arches vellum in the form
Large format: 40 × 30 cm
146 pages on 73 sheets
Numerous illustrations and compositions in black
Autograph manuscript dedication
Original author’s signature
Complete set with all original elements
Content
The work is richly illustrated with views of Senlis: old streets, monuments, ramparts, caves, capitals, gates, stately homes 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 case and the white original slipcase are present.
Some slight signs of use may be visible on the exterior elements, consistent with the age of the set.
The photographs are an integral part of the description.
Very fine collectors’ edition comprising:
original edition;
limited and numbered edition;
Arches vellum paper;
large format;
dedication and autographs;
original soft cover;
original rigid red cover;
original red case;
original white slipcase;
complete set.
Careful and thorough shipment and strongly protected given the format, weight and fragility of the work.