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228 - MARTY (André-Édouard) and BÉDIER (Joseph). The Tale of Trist…
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Estimate €1,500 - €2,500
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MARTY (André-Édouard) and BÉDIER (Joseph). The Tale of Tristan and Iseult, reimagined by Joseph Bédier. Illustrations by A.-E. Marty. A unique copy, No. 1, containing a double set of illustrations in black and white and colour, enriched with the 30 original colour drawings by André-Édouard Marty used to illustrate the book. Paris, L'Édition d'Art H. Piazza, 1947. In-8 (140x200 mm), paperback, full-colour cover, half-black morocco slipcase signed "Alix", matching edged slipcase (Alix). 217 pages, 31 original compositions by André-Édouard Marty, engraved in the text and enhanced with watercolour, including a title vignette and 30 headpieces, in-text or footnotes. Minor wear to the slipcase. A charming edition of literature’s most legendary love story, revised by Joseph Bédier and illustrated in the first edition with 31 colour vignettes by André-Édouard Marty (1882–1974), illustrator, set designer and poster artist, typical of the Art Deco period. Limited edition of 500 numbered copies; this is one of the first 100 on ‘crèvecœur’ vellum from the Marais, A UNIQUE COPY bearing No. 1, containing a black-and-white sequence and a colour sequence of the illustrations, enriched with the 30 original colour drawings used to illustrate the book. An extremely rare copy, in perfect condition.
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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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