HUYSMANS (J. - K.). The Vatard Sisters, illustrated... - Lot 367 - Ferri & Associés

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HUYSMANS (J. - K.). The Vatard Sisters, illustrated... - Lot 367 - Ferri & Associés
HUYSMANS (J. - K.). The Vatard Sisters, illustrated with 28 compositions and off-text in colors by J. - F. Raffaëlli. Preface by Lucien Descaves. P., Ferroud, 1909. In-4, garnet maroq., frame of 3 wires cut with 4 thistle flowers, gilt on witnesses, illustrated cover, case (Kieffer). First illustrated edition, printed at 250 copies, containing 28 original etchings, including 5 in colour, by the painter-engraver J. - F. Raffaëlli (Delteil, 154 to 181). ONE OF THE FIRST 20 COPIES (this one on large Arches vellum, numbered), containing 3 states of the engravings. A very fine copy in contemporary binding, with a very important and beautiful original watercolour on the title page, signed. Ill. prospectus added. From the libraries of Lucien Gougy (III, 1934, No 361) and President Robert Schuman (initials in his hand).
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