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Maître Jean-Paul RENOUD-GRAPPIN

260 - MONTHERLANT (Henry de). [ERNI (Hans)].
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Estimate €80 - €100
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Description
MONTHERLANT (Henry de). [ERNI (Hans)]. Imaginary Natural History. Bièvres, Pierre de Tartas, 1979. In-4°, 145 pp. Light brown sheepskin, spine with 4 faux raised bands, gilt title, mosaic bull on the upper cover, brick-red cloth endpapers with gilt head, brick-red cloth slipcase illustrated in line art repeating the motif on the upper cover, border of light brown sheepskin. 37 original lithographs by Hans ERNI within the text; the binding designed by the artist. Copy no. 698 on fine Lana vellum, featuring the final version of the illustrations. Small stain on the spine; a fine copy.
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About the sale ANTIQUE AND MODERN BOOKS
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Auction time 09/11/2026 at 2:00 PM
Ref. : 226197 - 200.200
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