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Edited by Pierre de Tartas, 1975.
Book "Lêda" by Pierre Louÿs (1870-1925).
Illustrated with original color lithographs by Jean-Baptiste VALADIE (1933).
Loose leaves, in a blue cloth-covered case.
Limited edition of 300 numbered copies. Copy no. 29 on nacré Japanese paper, featuring a color decomposition of one plate. The additional color plate announced in the collation is missing.
Signed by the artist and the publisher, witnessed by a bailiff.
Dimensions: 40 x 30 x 6 cm

Some signs of wear on the case. The illustrated cover is slightly rubbed. Interior fresh. Overall good condition.

Edité par Pierre de Tartas, 1975.
Livre "Lêda" de Pierre Louÿs (1870-1925).
Illustré de lithographies originales en couleurs de Jean-Baptiste VALADIE (1933).
En feuilles, dans une coffré tissu bleu.
Tirage limité à 300 exemplaires numérotés. Exemplaire n°29 sur Japon nacré, comportant une décomposition des couleurs d'une planche. La suite en couleurs annoncée à la justification est manquante.
Signé par l'artiste et l'éditeur, visé par un huissier.
Dimensions : 40 x 30 x 6 cm

Quelques traces d'usure sur le coffret. Couverture illustrée légèrement piquée. Intérieur frais. Bon état général

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Pierre Louÿs / Valadié - Lêda [ex n°29 sur Japon nacré] - 1975

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Lêda, an illustrated edition by Pierre Louÿs with lithographs in colours by Valadié, published in 1975 by Pierre de Tartas; in French, hardcover, 100 pages, 40 × 30 × 6 cm, limited to 300 copies with 29/300 on Japon nacré, signed by the artist and publisher, in a blue cloth case, in good condition with minor wear.

Pierre Louÿs / Valadié - Lêda [ex n°29 sur Japon nacré] - 1975

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