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Jérôme & Jean THARAUD La fête arabe

Jérôme & Jean THARAUD

André SUREDA

La fête arabe

Editions Lapina, Paris 1926, In-4 (20,5x28cm), 186pp., relié.



A wonderfully bound travel book of Arabia, one of the rarest copies of this edition with two sets of color illustrations




First edition, illustrated with 32 color illustrations by Sureda and engraved by Aubert (full-page, headpieces and fine lettering), many of which are enhanced in gold or silver ink.
Limited edition of 400 copies. This one, marked H. C. V, is one of the rare first paper copies on the finest Japon (only 15 copies), containing every engraving in double state on Vieux Japon and Japon Impérial of all the woodcuts, covers and spine. 
Signed and inscribed on the title page from the authors: "What a pleasure it is for you, O reader, if you enjoy La Fête arabe !" Jérôme and Jean Tharaud. December 1928."
Full morocco midnight blue binding with polychrome inlays depicting Orientalist compositions signed by Yseux, pupil of master bookbinder Simier. Gilt edges, illustrated covers and spine preserved. Blue paper slipcase lined with blue shagreen leather.
Spine slightly darkened. Brown trace over 3 cm on the blank reverse of one plate, moderate creasing/paper handling to the lower margin of another plate, slight paper defect appearing to be original in the inner margin of 1 or 2 other plates, minor light soiling on 2 white leaves. Wide margins, superb paper condition.
 

4 000 €

Réf : 79099

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