Claude Anet / Jean Lebedeff - Ariane jeune fille russe, roman [num. sur vélin] - 1924

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Ariane jeune fille russe, roman, a 1924 illustrated edition by Claude Anet with drawings by Jean Lebedeff, 174 pages in French.

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First illustrated edition, sought after for the wood engravings by Jean Lebedeff. It consists of two hors-texte plates in two tones (including the frontispiece) and numerous headpieces and tailpieces.

One of 1,100 on Marais vellum. [25 Madagascar / 25 pure blue thread / 1,100 Marais vellum], this copy is numbered 947.

It features a fine half-morocco binding with bands, a four-ribbed spine, and gilt titles and author. Covers and spine preserved.

Condition: light scratch at the end of the first jaw in the head cap. Two upper corners rubbed. Interior impeccable. Untrimmed specimen, in very good condition.

In Ariane, the Russian girl, Anet depicts the love confrontation between a libertine man and a young girl eager for freedom.

Claude Anet / Jean Lebedeff
Ariane, young Russian girl, novel.
Paris, G. Crès & Cie editions, 1924
in-4 (25 x 19.5 cm); 174 pages.

Seller's Story

We are looking for old books for our bibliophile customers. We currently have a strong demand on the web. On-site withdrawals are only from MONDAY TO FRIDAY, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Passage Bookstore - Gribaudo Vandamme Bookstore 48-62 Passage Jouffroy - 75009 Paris
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First illustrated edition, sought after for the wood engravings by Jean Lebedeff. It consists of two hors-texte plates in two tones (including the frontispiece) and numerous headpieces and tailpieces.

One of 1,100 on Marais vellum. [25 Madagascar / 25 pure blue thread / 1,100 Marais vellum], this copy is numbered 947.

It features a fine half-morocco binding with bands, a four-ribbed spine, and gilt titles and author. Covers and spine preserved.

Condition: light scratch at the end of the first jaw in the head cap. Two upper corners rubbed. Interior impeccable. Untrimmed specimen, in very good condition.

In Ariane, the Russian girl, Anet depicts the love confrontation between a libertine man and a young girl eager for freedom.

Claude Anet / Jean Lebedeff
Ariane, young Russian girl, novel.
Paris, G. Crès & Cie editions, 1924
in-4 (25 x 19.5 cm); 174 pages.

Seller's Story

We are looking for old books for our bibliophile customers. We currently have a strong demand on the web. On-site withdrawals are only from MONDAY TO FRIDAY, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Passage Bookstore - Gribaudo Vandamme Bookstore 48-62 Passage Jouffroy - 75009 Paris
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Details

Number of Books
1
Subject
Fine Bindings, Illustrated
Book Title
Ariane jeune fille russe, roman [num. sur vélin]
Author/ Illustrator
Claude Anet / Jean Lebedeff
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1924
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Number of pages
174
FranceVerified
32930
Objects sold
99.45%
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