Paul FORT / Edy LEGRAND - Pontoise ou la Folle Journée [éo - 1/50 ex. n° TIRAGE DE TÊTE avec Suite] - 1920

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Paul Fort’s illustrated book *Pontoise ou la Folle Journée*, illustrated by Edy Legrand, is the 1920 first edition, numbered copy 6 of 50 on laid paper with a suite of illustrations in black.

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FORT (Paul)
Pontoise or the Crazy Day
Paris, Renè Kieffer Editions, 1920

In-8 (25.8 cm x 17.3 cm) of [4]-55-[1] pp.
Print run of 550 numbered copies, of which 50 copies on laid paper with a black suite and 500 copies on Arches vellum.
Half red morocco with corners, spine with raised hubs adorned by the author and the title in gold lettering, gilt head, covers and spine preserved.

Original illustrated edition, in the first printing, of 27 compositions by Edy Legrand colored by stencil, including 4 plates hors-texte and 23 in-text.
One of the 50 numbered copies of the deluxe tirage on laid paper with a form bound in black, containing a bound-in black suite, this being no. 6.

Shadows on the front endpapers, otherwise a handsome 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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FORT (Paul)
Pontoise or the Crazy Day
Paris, Renè Kieffer Editions, 1920

In-8 (25.8 cm x 17.3 cm) of [4]-55-[1] pp.
Print run of 550 numbered copies, of which 50 copies on laid paper with a black suite and 500 copies on Arches vellum.
Half red morocco with corners, spine with raised hubs adorned by the author and the title in gold lettering, gilt head, covers and spine preserved.

Original illustrated edition, in the first printing, of 27 compositions by Edy Legrand colored by stencil, including 4 plates hors-texte and 23 in-text.
One of the 50 numbered copies of the deluxe tirage on laid paper with a form bound in black, containing a bound-in black suite, this being no. 6.

Shadows on the front endpapers, otherwise a handsome 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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Details

Number of books
1
Subject
Illustrated
Book title
Pontoise ou la Folle Journée [éo - 1/50 ex. n° TIRAGE DE TÊTE avec Suite]
Author/ Illustrator
Paul FORT / Edy LEGRAND
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1920
Edition
1st Edition, Illustrated Edition, Numbered edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Éditions René Kieffer
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
55
FranceVerified
566
Objects sold
100%
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