André GIDE / Paulette HUMBERT - La Porte étroite [25 eaux-fortes - RELIURE SIGNÉE] - 1946
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La Porte étroite by André Gide, with illustrations by Paulette Humbert, is a signed, numbered illustrated edition of 196 pages, Paris 1946, published by Dominique Wapler, bound in brown morocco with marbled covers, in a case, with 25 etchings, this copy no. 152 of 350.
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GIDE (André)
The Narrow Gate
Paris, Dominique Wapler, 1946
In-4 (32 cm x 24.5 cm) of 196-[11] pages.
Limited edition of 350 numbered copies on B.F.K. de Rives paper.
Full brown morocco, smooth spine adorned with the author, the title, and the illustrator in gilded lettering, boards decorated with marbled paper, gilded top, covers and spine preserved (A. & J. Ferret).
Work illustrated with 25 etchings (eaux-fortes) by Paulette Humbert, including the frontispiece, 18 within-text, and 6 hors-texte.
One of the numbered copies, this one no. 152.
Extremely slight foxing without detriment; a very fine 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 TranslateGIDE (André)
The Narrow Gate
Paris, Dominique Wapler, 1946
In-4 (32 cm x 24.5 cm) of 196-[11] pages.
Limited edition of 350 numbered copies on B.F.K. de Rives paper.
Full brown morocco, smooth spine adorned with the author, the title, and the illustrator in gilded lettering, boards decorated with marbled paper, gilded top, covers and spine preserved (A. & J. Ferret).
Work illustrated with 25 etchings (eaux-fortes) by Paulette Humbert, including the frontispiece, 18 within-text, and 6 hors-texte.
One of the numbered copies, this one no. 152.
Extremely slight foxing without detriment; a very fine 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
La Porte étroite [25 eaux-fortes - RELIURE SIGNÉE]
Author/ Illustrator
André GIDE / Paulette HUMBERT
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1946
Edition
Illustrated Edition, Numbered edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Dominique Wapler
Binding/ Material
Leather
Extras
Signed, Slipcase
Number of pages
196
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