ÉRASME / Maurice L’HOIR - L’Éloge de la Folie [1/ex. n° SUITE enrichi d'UNE AQUARELLE ORIGINALE SIGNÉE] - 1946
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L’Éloge de la Folie, illustrated and numbered edition by ÉRASME with illustrations by Maurice L’HOIR, Paris 1946, published by Pour un groupe de bibliophiles, 187 pages, one of 33 numbered copies enriched with a signed original watercolour by Maurice L’HOIR, loose sheets in a slipcase.
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ERASME
The Praise of Folly
Paris, For a group of bibliophiles, 1946
In-4 (33cm x 25.5cm) of 187-[2] pages.
Limited edition of 33 numbered copies, of which 2 copies on Holland laid paper, 28 copies on Rives teinté and 3 copies for collaborators.
In sheets under printed and bound wrapper, full levant binding blind-stamped and with a bound case.
The work is illustrated with wood-engraved, painted figures and printed by Maurice L’HOIR, including 18 hors-texte.
One of the 5 numbered copies containing a suite in the second state, this one no. 10, enriched with an original signed watercolor (22cm x 16cm).
Spine of the wrapper slightly rubbed, cover browned at the margins, some foxing, very good copy.
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.
Translated by Google TranslateERASME
The Praise of Folly
Paris, For a group of bibliophiles, 1946
In-4 (33cm x 25.5cm) of 187-[2] pages.
Limited edition of 33 numbered copies, of which 2 copies on Holland laid paper, 28 copies on Rives teinté and 3 copies for collaborators.
In sheets under printed and bound wrapper, full levant binding blind-stamped and with a bound case.
The work is illustrated with wood-engraved, painted figures and printed by Maurice L’HOIR, including 18 hors-texte.
One of the 5 numbered copies containing a suite in the second state, this one no. 10, enriched with an original signed watercolor (22cm x 16cm).
Spine of the wrapper slightly rubbed, cover browned at the margins, some foxing, very good copy.
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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Number of books
1
Subject
Illustrated
Book title
L’Éloge de la Folie [1/ex. n° SUITE enrichi d'UNE AQUARELLE ORIGINALE SIGNÉE]
Author/ Illustrator
ÉRASME / Maurice L’HOIR
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1946
Edition
Illustrated Edition, Numbered edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Pour un groupe de bibliophiles
Binding/ Material
Loose page
Extras
Signed by illustrator, Slipcase
Number of pages
187
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