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Maître Philippe AMIGUES - Hotel des Ventes du Tarn

23 - 23- FERTIAULT (François): ‘Les Amoureux du Livre.
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Estimate €60 - €80
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23- FERTIAULT (François): ‘Les Amoureux du Livre. Sonnets d’un Bibliophile. Fantasies. The Bibliophile’s Commandments. Bibliophiliana. Notes and Anecdotes.” Paris: A. Claudin, publisher, 1877 (printed 30 September 1876). In-8, illustrated with 16 original etchings by Jules CHEVRIER, all in duplicate: the insert plates in two states, one without text in bistre, the other with text in black; the vignettes, printed in black within the text, each accompanied by a separate proof in bistre. That is, 32 proofs in total. Half morocco with corner pieces by Charles ALLÔ. Spine with false raised bands in panels, decorated with geometric motifs and bearing the date on the tail. Gilded head. Cover preserved. Ex-libris bearing the coat of arms of Gabriel DE LACGER (a family from the Tarn). A fine copy. RARE FIRST EDITION. One of 120 copies from the deluxe edition printed on large-format laid paper.
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About the sale Antique and modern books – comic books
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Auction time 10/22/2026 at 10:30 AM
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