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an orange book with black writing on it sitting on a white surfacean orange book sitting on top of a table next to a white walla close up of a book with writing on itan open book with a black and white image of the title of rabelaisan open book with a black and white picture on itan open book on a table with a white background
KÂ- MONDO / KAPANDJI MORHANGE

127 - FRANCE (Anatole). Rabelais. First edition of this study by A…
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Estimate €100 - €150
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Description
FRANCE (Anatole). Rabelais. First edition of this study by Anatole France on the life and work of Rabelais, printed in a run of 100 copies on Imperial Japan paper (no. 83). Paris, Calmann-Lévy, 1931. In-8 (120x180 mm), paperback, uncut, cover printed in black. IV and 246 pages. Spine slightly sun-faded, minimal rubbing to the head and foot, a tear and very slight creases at the edges. First edition. Limited edition of 100 copies on Imperial Japan paper, the only large-format paper used, this being No. 83. A fine copy, as published.
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About the sale Fine antique and collectible books, manuscripts and modern illustrated works
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Auction time 06/29/2026 at 2:00 PM
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