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221 - BONFILS (Robert). A set of two books illustrated by the arti…
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Estimate €100 - €130
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BONFILS (Robert). A set of two books illustrated by the artist Robert Bonfils, each bearing a friendly, signed autograph dedication to Jacques Guignard. - *La châtelaine de Vergy*. Paris, J. Bédier, 1926. In-4 in loose sheets, replaced cover, publisher’s cardboard slipcase with laces. Ornaments and engravings by Bonfils, 5 full-page colour plates, one of which is captioned ‘modified by the artist’. Printed in a run of 167 copies plus 25 contributor’s copies. This is one of the 145 copies printed on Arches vellum. Beautiful, very Art Deco-style colour illustrations for this 13th-century tale, translated and published by Joseph Bédier. Cardboard slipcase showing signs of wear. - TINAN (Jean de). *La petite Jeanne pâle*.... Paris, Compagnie française des Arts graphiques, 1945. Loose-leaf, replaced cover, in a cardboard slipcase and case. The book is illustrated with colour lithographs by Robert Bonfils. A print run of 310 copies, one of those printed on ‘pur fil du Marais’ paper. Case and cardboard slipcase faded. Experts: Loup Axmann and Jean-Luc Boisseau
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About the sale Once upon a time – Antique Dolls and Toys, Vintage Fashion, Antique Books
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Auction time 11/04/2026 at 2:00 PM
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