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The 150th Anniversary of the Legion of Honour.
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188
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The 150th Anniversary of the Legion of Honour.
See original version (French)
Estimate €50 - €100
Voluntary lot
Description
The 150th Anniversary of the Legion of Honour. S.l., Pierre de Tartas, 1952–55.
Folio in loose sheets in the publisher’s slipcase, an edition illustrated by Camille-Pierre Josso.
Limited edition of 400 numbered copies; this is no. 31, one of 50 on Val du Laga paper, comprising a series of plates on Rives paper in bistre and a series of woodcuts on China paper.
Enclosed:
- [FACSIMILE] Napoleon’s Will. Original document supplemented by his codicils, attached statements, letters and instructions
held at the National Archives, reproduced in facsimile and presented by Jean-Pierre Babelon. Paris, Club du livre, 1969.
- CHATEAUBRIAND. *The Embassy in Rome*. Paris, La Tradition, 1949.
Quarto in loose sheets with a filled cover and publisher’s slipcase, an illustrated edition featuring 22 original engravings by Josso.
Limited edition of 505 numbered copies; this one is no. 84, one of 50 printed on large-size Arches vellum, including a proof with annotations.
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Pictures credits:
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