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45 - BUTOR (Michel) and BALTAZAR (Julius). Victor Hugo Quartered.
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Estimate €200 - €300
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BUTOR (Michel) and BALTAZAR (Julius). Victor Hugo Quartered. First edition illustrated with 5 copper engravings by Julius Baltazar, one of 75 copies on Arches vellum paper, signed in pencil by the authors (No. 25). Nice, Jacques Matarasso, 1984. Large oblong 8vo (275x190 mm) in sheets, printed cover with gilt lettering, slipcase. 11 pages, 5 full-page copper engravings by Julius Baltazar, including one as a frontispiece. Spine very slightly creased and browned, minimal creases at the edge of the cover, minute wear to the engravings. First edition of this vibrant tribute in free verse by Michel Butor to Victor Hugo, illustrated with 5 striking compositions by Julius Baltazar, full-page copper engravings. Limited edition of 90 numbered copies; this is one of 75 copies on Arches vellum paper, signed in pencil by the authors (No. 25). A fine copy with a clean and fresh interior.
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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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