[miniaturiste] Jules MICHELET / Jean GRADASSI - Louis XIII et Richelieu [1/150 ex. n° avec ORIGINAL SIGNÉ, SUITE & CADRE] - 1983-1984

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Two volumes in-8 of the illustrated edition Louis XIII et Richelieu by Jules Michelet and Jean Gradassi, published by Édition d’Art Sefer (1983–1984), bound in burgundy full morocco with ornate gilt and blind-stamped decorations, with an étui, 427 pages, signed by the illustrator, one of 150 copies featuring an original colour illustration and a colour double plate with a certificate of authenticity, in excellent condition.

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MICHELET (Jules)
Louis XIII and Richelieu
Nice, Sefer Art Edition, 1983-1984

2 volumes in-8 (26.4 cm x 21 cm) of 221-[4]pp. & 206-[8]pp.
Print run of 1700 copies numbered on Arches vellum.

Full garnet morocco, spine and boards richly ornamented with blind and gilt decorations, garnet moiré silk endleaves and flyleaves, gilded top, bordered slipcase (publisher’s binding).

Illustrated edition with miniatures by Jean Gradassi, including 2 titles, a double-page plate, 12 plates hors-texte, 7 vignettes, initials and tailpieces.

One of 150 numbered copies containing an original color illustration, a double color plate framed, and a sequence of the line in dark carmine for the hors-texte illustrations; this is no. 70, well complete with its certificate of authenticity, enriched by an artist’s tribute on the half-title page of volume 1 and at the justification (colophon) of volume 2.

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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MICHELET (Jules)
Louis XIII and Richelieu
Nice, Sefer Art Edition, 1983-1984

2 volumes in-8 (26.4 cm x 21 cm) of 221-[4]pp. & 206-[8]pp.
Print run of 1700 copies numbered on Arches vellum.

Full garnet morocco, spine and boards richly ornamented with blind and gilt decorations, garnet moiré silk endleaves and flyleaves, gilded top, bordered slipcase (publisher’s binding).

Illustrated edition with miniatures by Jean Gradassi, including 2 titles, a double-page plate, 12 plates hors-texte, 7 vignettes, initials and tailpieces.

One of 150 numbered copies containing an original color illustration, a double color plate framed, and a sequence of the line in dark carmine for the hors-texte illustrations; this is no. 70, well complete with its certificate of authenticity, enriched by an artist’s tribute on the half-title page of volume 1 and at the justification (colophon) of volume 2.

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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Details

Number of books
2
Subject
Illustrated
Book title
Louis XIII et Richelieu [1/150 ex. n° avec ORIGINAL SIGNÉ, SUITE & CADRE]
Author/ Illustrator
[miniaturiste] Jules MICHELET / Jean GRADASSI
Condition
Fine
Publication year oldest item
1983
Publication year youngest item
1984
Edition
Illustrated Edition, Numbered edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Édition d’Art Sefer
Binding/ Material
Leather
Extras
Signed by illustrator, Slipcase
Number of pages
427
FranceVerified
513
Objects sold
100%
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