Louÿs, Pierre - [Dore, Grau Sala...] - Oeuvres complètes - 1972-1973

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Pierre Louÿs, Oeuvres complètes, Paris, Éditions de l'Ibis, 1972–1973, 6 volumes in-4, each volume illustrated with 12 erotic plates by a different artist, deluxe full morocco binding in cherry leather with five spine nerves and gilded rulings, Pierre Louÿs’s facsimile signature on the upper board, volumes housed in a fitted case, roughly 27 x 19 cm, about 1800 pages total (12 kg with packaging), limited edition of 1,250 copies on Lana vellum, this copy being No. 836.

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LOUYS (Pierre) - Complete Works - Paris; Editions de l'Ibis, 1972-1973 - 6 volumes, quarto - Each volume illustrated with 12 erotic drawings in black and white or color by a different artist.
Between 200 and 400 pp./volume, 27x19 cm, 12 kg (packaging included).
Prestige binding produced under the direction of Roger Antic in full burgundy morocco leather, spine with 5 raised bands ornamented with gold compartments, gilded heads, with Pierre Louÿs’s signature in facsimile on the upper board, covers richly gilded, each volume housed in a bordered presentation case. Scuffing and light wear to the cases (not serious), one raised band damaged on the spine of one volume, very good overall condition of the bindings, interior clean and fresh.
Volume: I: Aphrodite, illustrated by Pierre Letellier, Volume II: The Adventures of King Pausole, illustrated by Raymond Brenot, Volume III: The Songs of Bilitis, illustrated by Amandine Doré, Volume IV: Psyche, illustrated by Guily Joffrin, Volume V: Free Poems, illustrated by Hilaire, Volume VI: The Woman and the Puppet, illustrated by Grau Sala.
Limited edition of 1,250 copies on Lana rag parchment, this copy being No. 836.

LOUYS (Pierre) - Complete Works - Paris; Editions de l'Ibis, 1972-1973 - 6 volumes, quarto - Each volume illustrated with 12 erotic drawings in black and white or color by a different artist.
Between 200 and 400 pp./volume, 27x19 cm, 12 kg (packaging included).
Prestige binding produced under the direction of Roger Antic in full burgundy morocco leather, spine with 5 raised bands ornamented with gold compartments, gilded heads, with Pierre Louÿs’s signature in facsimile on the upper board, covers richly gilded, each volume housed in a bordered presentation case. Scuffing and light wear to the cases (not serious), one raised band damaged on the spine of one volume, very good overall condition of the bindings, interior clean and fresh.
Volume: I: Aphrodite, illustrated by Pierre Letellier, Volume II: The Adventures of King Pausole, illustrated by Raymond Brenot, Volume III: The Songs of Bilitis, illustrated by Amandine Doré, Volume IV: Psyche, illustrated by Guily Joffrin, Volume V: Free Poems, illustrated by Hilaire, Volume VI: The Woman and the Puppet, illustrated by Grau Sala.
Limited edition of 1,250 copies on Lana rag parchment, this copy being No. 836.

Details

Number of books
6
Subject
Literature
Book title
Oeuvres complètes
Author/ Illustrator
Louÿs, Pierre - [Dore, Grau Sala...]
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1972
Publication year youngest item
1973
Edition
Reprint
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Paris, Éditions de l'Ibis
Binding/ Material
Leather
Extras
Slipcase, Tipped in plates
Number of pages
1800
Sold by
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Objects sold
100%
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