Lucie Paul-Margueritte / Wang Chao-Ki and Raoul Serres - Le Miroir Magique: Sur des thèmes chinois vingt-six poèmes - 1932
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Le Miroir magique by Lucie Paul-Margueritte with illustrations by Wang Chao-Ki and Raoul Serres, a 1932 Paris Cent Femmes Amies des Livres limited, numbered 4 of 130, first edition with tipped-in plates, a softback folio of 335×255 mm containing 116 pages of 26 alphabet-poems with Chinese-inspired imagery and an original watercolour initial by Wang Chao Ki.
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With a lovely original watercolour / Avec une belle aquarelle originale
PAUL-MARGUERITTE (Lucie). [WANG CHAO KI, illustrator] *Le Miroir magique*. Twenty-six poems on Chinese themes
Paris: Cent Femmes Amies des Livres (1932)
First and only edition, and the fourth publication by the Cent Femmes Amies des Livres.
This is copy no. 4 of 130 numbered copies, printed on Imperial Japanese paper for Madame Barthélemy.
Accompanied by an original watercolour: the initial ‘S’, depicting a dragon amongst the clouds, attributed to Wang Chao Ki. It is executed in watercolour and ink on fine paper, mounted on card within lined borders. A comparison with the printed initial on page 81 shows that this is indeed the model on which the printed version was based: the engraver added white highlights to the dragon’s tail and head and transformed the cool grey clouds into sepia. We have found no other copy on the market featuring an original drawing.
26 poems, one for each letter of the alphabet. Each opens with a large coloured initial designed by Wang Chao Ki and engraved in intaglio (etching and aquatint) by Raoul Serres.
The book is a poetic alphabet that pairs the letters of the Roman alphabet with Chinese-inspired imagery. The author, Lucie Paul-Margueritte (1886–1955), was the daughter of the novelist Paul Margueritte. She was known for her French adaptations of works of Chinese literature.
The Société des Cent Femmes Amies des Livres was founded in Paris in 1927 to provide female collectors with their own bibliophile society. Membership was limited to one hundred, and each copy was printed in the name of a designated member.
Folio (335 × 255 mm; 13¼ × 10 inches). In unbound, folded quires, as published, in the original printed dust jacket, which bears a large Chinese character in red. Complete and in very good condition. Slight handling to the covers. There is a small marginal stain on the colophon page.
The Cent Femmes Amies des Livres was a Paris book club for women only, limited to 100 members, founded in 1927. Each copy was printed for a named member. This is copy no. 4, made for Madame Barthélemy, and it was the society’s fourth book.
The book is an alphabet in 26 poems.
The initials were designed by a Chinese artist, Wang Chao Ki, and engraved by a French master printmaker, Raoul Serres, using etching and aquatint. It’s a fine example of Art Deco chinoiserie in French fine printing.
Seller's Story
We are professional booksellers based in France, and have been members of ILAB for many years. We currently hold full membership of SLAM, as well as other organisations. We also sell at fairs and markets across Europe.
We are often found at brocantes and marches, searching for books and prints. We are also always interested in acquiring new stock from individuals, so if you have books or prints to sell, do get in touch.
We are proud to purchase biodegradable packaging and materials. Where possible, all of our book wrap and tape are compostable or re-cyclable. If you do receive any plastic bubble wrap from us - it is because we are re-using items we have received.
With a lovely original watercolour / Avec une belle aquarelle originale
PAUL-MARGUERITTE (Lucie). [WANG CHAO KI, illustrator] *Le Miroir magique*. Twenty-six poems on Chinese themes
Paris: Cent Femmes Amies des Livres (1932)
First and only edition, and the fourth publication by the Cent Femmes Amies des Livres.
This is copy no. 4 of 130 numbered copies, printed on Imperial Japanese paper for Madame Barthélemy.
Accompanied by an original watercolour: the initial ‘S’, depicting a dragon amongst the clouds, attributed to Wang Chao Ki. It is executed in watercolour and ink on fine paper, mounted on card within lined borders. A comparison with the printed initial on page 81 shows that this is indeed the model on which the printed version was based: the engraver added white highlights to the dragon’s tail and head and transformed the cool grey clouds into sepia. We have found no other copy on the market featuring an original drawing.
26 poems, one for each letter of the alphabet. Each opens with a large coloured initial designed by Wang Chao Ki and engraved in intaglio (etching and aquatint) by Raoul Serres.
The book is a poetic alphabet that pairs the letters of the Roman alphabet with Chinese-inspired imagery. The author, Lucie Paul-Margueritte (1886–1955), was the daughter of the novelist Paul Margueritte. She was known for her French adaptations of works of Chinese literature.
The Société des Cent Femmes Amies des Livres was founded in Paris in 1927 to provide female collectors with their own bibliophile society. Membership was limited to one hundred, and each copy was printed in the name of a designated member.
Folio (335 × 255 mm; 13¼ × 10 inches). In unbound, folded quires, as published, in the original printed dust jacket, which bears a large Chinese character in red. Complete and in very good condition. Slight handling to the covers. There is a small marginal stain on the colophon page.
The Cent Femmes Amies des Livres was a Paris book club for women only, limited to 100 members, founded in 1927. Each copy was printed for a named member. This is copy no. 4, made for Madame Barthélemy, and it was the society’s fourth book.
The book is an alphabet in 26 poems.
The initials were designed by a Chinese artist, Wang Chao Ki, and engraved by a French master printmaker, Raoul Serres, using etching and aquatint. It’s a fine example of Art Deco chinoiserie in French fine printing.
Seller's Story
We are professional booksellers based in France, and have been members of ILAB for many years. We currently hold full membership of SLAM, as well as other organisations. We also sell at fairs and markets across Europe.
We are often found at brocantes and marches, searching for books and prints. We are also always interested in acquiring new stock from individuals, so if you have books or prints to sell, do get in touch.
We are proud to purchase biodegradable packaging and materials. Where possible, all of our book wrap and tape are compostable or re-cyclable. If you do receive any plastic bubble wrap from us - it is because we are re-using items we have received.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Art, Illustrated, Original artwork, Poetry
Book title
Le Miroir Magique: Sur des thèmes chinois vingt-six poèmes
Author/ Illustrator
Lucie Paul-Margueritte / Wang Chao-Ki and Raoul Serres
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1932
Height
335 mm
Edition
1st Edition, Limited edition, Numbered edition
Width
255 mm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Paris: Les Cent Femmes Amies des Livres
Binding/ Material
Softback
Extras
Tipped in plates
Number of pages
116
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