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METAYER-MERMOZ Maison de Ventes aux Enchères NEVERS

283 - [MODERN ILLUSTRATED EDITION]
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Estimate €200 - €300
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Description
[MODERN ILLUSTRATED EDITION] RONSARD/MARTY] *Les amours*: Sonnets for Hélène, The Loves of Marie, The Loves of Cassandra, Paris, Les heures claires, 1957. A set of 6 loose-leaf volumes, in canvas covers and cream slipcases with gilt decoration. Out-of-print copies, specially printed for Robert Blairon; illustrated with watercolours by Marty and ornamentation by Jacquet. Each volume is accompanied by a volume of suites: one in black, one showing a colour breakdown, and one in colour. *Les Sonnets pour Hélène* is enhanced by a dedication from Marty and contains an original drawing by Jacquet. A delightful set. Includes a dedication from the illustrator to Blairon, and three sets of plates: black-and-white, colour separation and illuminated plates Making a total of six volumes
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About the sale ANTIQUE AND MODERN BOOKS
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Auction time 09/12/2026 at 2:15 PM
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