Honoré de BALZAC / Albert ROBIDA - La Belle Impéria [RELIURE SIGNÉE David - 1/100 ex. n° avec une SUITE sur CHINE] - 1913
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Illustrated edition of La Belle Impéria by Honoré de Balzac and Albert Robida, Paris 1913, 38 pages, one of 100 numbered copies, red half‑morocco binding with gilt decoration, signed, includes a suite on China.
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BALZAC (Honoré de)
La Belle Impéria
Paris, printed for Charles Meunier, 1913
In-4 (31.8 cm x 25.3 cm) of [6]-VIII-38-[1] pp.
Limited edition of 100 numbered copies.
Red half-morocco with corners, smooth spine adorned with a mosaic-like design depicting a horned devil’s head, author, title, place and date stamped in gold, gold fillet on the boards, gilded head, endpapers and flyleaves of red marbled paper, covers preserved without the spine (David).
The work is illustrated with a frontispiece, a title vignette, four different historiated frames surrounding the text, an ornamental initial, a wide headband, 11 in-text illustrations and a drop cap by Albert Robida, all etched in aquaforte.
One of the 100 numbered copies, printed on tinted strong vellum, containing a set on China paper of all engravings, this is No. 49.
Provenance: Dr. René Ravaud – ex-libris pasted to the first pastedown.
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.
Translated by Google TranslateBALZAC (Honoré de)
La Belle Impéria
Paris, printed for Charles Meunier, 1913
In-4 (31.8 cm x 25.3 cm) of [6]-VIII-38-[1] pp.
Limited edition of 100 numbered copies.
Red half-morocco with corners, smooth spine adorned with a mosaic-like design depicting a horned devil’s head, author, title, place and date stamped in gold, gold fillet on the boards, gilded head, endpapers and flyleaves of red marbled paper, covers preserved without the spine (David).
The work is illustrated with a frontispiece, a title vignette, four different historiated frames surrounding the text, an ornamental initial, a wide headband, 11 in-text illustrations and a drop cap by Albert Robida, all etched in aquaforte.
One of the 100 numbered copies, printed on tinted strong vellum, containing a set on China paper of all engravings, this is No. 49.
Provenance: Dr. René Ravaud – ex-libris pasted to the first pastedown.
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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Number of books
1
Subject
Illustrated
Book title
La Belle Impéria [RELIURE SIGNÉE David - 1/100 ex. n° avec une SUITE sur CHINE]
Author/ Illustrator
Honoré de BALZAC / Albert ROBIDA
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1913
Edition
Illustrated Edition, Numbered edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
imprimé pour Charles Meunier
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Extras
Signed
Number of pages
38
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