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310 - VARIOT (Jean). [CHIEZE (Jean)].
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Estimate €100 - €120
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VARIOT (Jean). [CHIEZE (Jean)]. *The Effigy of Caesar*. Paris, Henri Lefèbvre, 1948. Quarto, 163 pp. Printed in a run of 285 copies on Rives vellum; this copy is no. 153. ●● SHAKESPEARE (William). Hamlet, Prince of Denmark. Paris, Union Latine d’Editions, 1970. Quarto, 211 pp. Printed in a run of just over 445 copies on Renage ‘Dame Blanche’ pure-thread paper; this copy is no. 406. Fawn-coloured leather, spine with two faux ribs decorated with a cold-stamped sword, gilt title, gilt framing on the covers with gilt spandrels, moiré endpapers, gilt head, edged slipcase (the one from L’Effigie in moiré fabric). 2 volumes illustrated with original full-page wood engravings by Jean CHIEZE.
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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 - 103.103
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