Jean de LA VARENDE / Ch.-M. ECHARD - Au Seuil de la mer [23 pointes sèches - envoi] - 1955
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Au Seuil de la mer, illustrated book by Jean de LA VARENDE and Ch.-M. ECHARD, 131 pages in 1955 Éditions du Reflet edition, numbered edition (n°119) on B.F.K. paper, signed by the artist, in slipcase with chemise and étui, in very good condition, French language, 33 cm x 25.8 cm, binding: page volante, edition illustrée and édition numérotée.
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LA VARENDE (Jean de)
At the Threshold of the Sea
Paris, Éditions du Reflet, 1955
In-4 (33cm x 25.8cm) of 131-[4] pp.
Edition of 221 numbered copies, including 5 copies on nacré paper (Japon nacré), 4 copies on Japon impérial, 12 copies on Arches vellum, 180 copies on B. F. K., and 20 hors-commerce copies.
Loose in sheets with printed and gilt-covered wrappers, with a slipcase and a case.
Work illustrated with 23 drypoints by Ch.-M. ECHARD.
One of the 140 copies numbered on Rives B.F.K. containing the definitive state of the engravings, this one no. 119, enriched with an autograph inscription signed by the artist on the half-title page.
Case partially worn, beginning of a split at the edges of the slipcase, otherwise in perfect condition.
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 TranslateLA VARENDE (Jean de)
At the Threshold of the Sea
Paris, Éditions du Reflet, 1955
In-4 (33cm x 25.8cm) of 131-[4] pp.
Edition of 221 numbered copies, including 5 copies on nacré paper (Japon nacré), 4 copies on Japon impérial, 12 copies on Arches vellum, 180 copies on B. F. K., and 20 hors-commerce copies.
Loose in sheets with printed and gilt-covered wrappers, with a slipcase and a case.
Work illustrated with 23 drypoints by Ch.-M. ECHARD.
One of the 140 copies numbered on Rives B.F.K. containing the definitive state of the engravings, this one no. 119, enriched with an autograph inscription signed by the artist on the half-title page.
Case partially worn, beginning of a split at the edges of the slipcase, otherwise in perfect condition.
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
Au Seuil de la mer [23 pointes sèches - envoi]
Author/ Illustrator
Jean de LA VARENDE / Ch.-M. ECHARD
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1955
Edition
Illustrated Edition, Numbered edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Éditions du Reflet
Binding/ Material
Loose page
Extras
Signed by illustrator, Slipcase
Number of pages
131
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