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METAYER-MERMOZ Maison de Ventes aux Enchères NEVERS

161 - [ILLUSTRATED MODERN]
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Estimate €60 - €120
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[ILLUSTRATED MODERN] A set of three illustrated works of literature from the ‘Les Beaux Livres’ collection published by Mornay in Paris, bound in red morocco leather, in a slipcase. -BALZAC (Honoré de)/COSYNS] *Le Père Goriot*, Paris, Mornay, ‘Les Beaux Livres’ collection, 1933. In-8 in full carmine red morocco, ribbed spine, gilt borders and title in the panels, 386 pages. Copy printed for Maurice Rat (no. XXI), illustrated by Cosyns. Binding slightly rubbed, slipcase tight. - FRANCE (Anatole), SIMEON] *La révolte des anges*, Paris, Mornay, ‘Les Beaux Livres’ collection, 1921. In-8 in half-maroquin with carmine-red corners, gilt fillets, ribbed spine with gilt borders and title in the panels, black maroquin fillets, in slipcase (binding signed Michon Relieur), 359 pages. Copy no. 755 on Rives paper. Slipcase scuffed, fine copy, interior fresh. -FLAUBERT (Gustave), BOULLAIRE] Madame Bovary, Paris, Mornay, ‘Les Beaux Livres’ collection. In-8, full red morocco, ribbed spine, decorative borders in the panels, gilt title, in slipcase (signed ‘Et. Jean Rel.’) of 467 pages. Copy no. 314/852, printed on Rives paper. Slipcase split. Slight wear to the spine.
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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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