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Rare and modern books

Valèry, Paul

Choses tues. Cahier d'impressions et d'idÈes. Portrait de Paul ValÈry par Edmond Marie. Eaux-fortes originales et dessins de l'auteur.

Collection les Images du Temps aux Editions Lapina, 1930

750.00 €

Cole & Contreras Books

(Sitges, Spain)

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Year of publication
1930
Place of printing
Paris
Author
Valèry, Paul
Publishers
Collection les Images du Temps aux Editions Lapina
Keyword
coleillus colefrench valÈry sxxi
Languages
English

Description

A LARGE-PAPER COPY ON ANTIQUE JAPANESE PAPER OF THE FIRST EDITION OF THIS IMPORTANT WORK BY PAUL VALERY, ILLUSTRATED WITH ORIGINAL ETCHINGS BY THE AUTHOR ON FOUR STATES. From a total edition of 1162 copies, this is ONE OF ONLY 19 COPIES ON ANTIQUE JAPANESE PAPER (this copy is number 4). It has the frontispiece portrait of ValÈry by Edmond Marie in 4 states on Japanese laid paper (including one from the canceled plate); the four etchings by ValÈry himself in 4 states on Japanese laid paper (including one of the canceled plate); and 2 planches rÈfusÈes. Also includes a 2-page facsimile on Japanese paper of ValÈry's manuscript. Illustrated throughout with charming in-texte drawings by ValÈry. Publisher's catalogue and original paper knife laid in. 8vo. Publisher's wraps, with suites in separate folder. House in publisher's marbled slipcase. FINE AND BRIGHT. Completely pristine, and very rare as such. Paul ValÈry