Paul d'Ivoi / Louis Bombled - Le Serment de Daalia - 1905

Superb red percaline binding with a large polychrome decorative design after a plate by J. Fau for this adventure novel by Paul d'Ivoi, superbly bound by Engel and illustrated by Louis Bombled with 86 engravings in the text, 12 large plates hors texte engraved on wood, and 8 color-printed plates -

The work portrays a dramatic plot centered on the character Daalia, whose oath forms the narrative and symbolic pivot, exploring themes of honor, fidelity and destiny in a setting full of exotic places and rich in twists -

Paul d’Ivoi, known for his adventure novels and narratives imbued with dynamism, deploys a lively and accessible narrative style, while Louis Bombled contributes with his illustrations a visual dimension that intensifies the scenes and the strength of the characters -

Paul d'Ivoi / Louis Bombled - Le Serment de Daalia - SD (circa 1905) - Combet & Cie -

Good condition of the binding, the work in its full red percaline with large polychrome decoration after a plate by J. Fau, light wear, missing gilding in the cartouche, headbands and corners worn, front hinge cracked for 10 cm, speckled edges, smooth titled and illustrated spine, binding made by the Engel house -

Good interior condition, browning, title page printed in red and black, work enriched with 86 engravings in the text, 12 large hors texte plates engraved on wood, and 8 color (two tones) compositions after the drawings by Louis Bombled, modern endpapers in good condition, a pleasant copy -

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