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MARIE DE FRANCE. Lais de Marie de France: The Tale of Lanval…
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MARIE DE FRANCE. Lais de Marie de France: The Tale of Lanval…
See original version (French)
Estimate €200 - €300
Voluntary lot
Description
MARIE DE FRANCE. Lais de Marie de France: The Tale of Lanval, illustrated by Lucy BOUCHER and BRONNER. Nice, Sefer, 1965. One large quarto volume, in full blue morocco in the publisher’s binding, spine with five raised bands, compartments decorated with fleurs-de-lis, covers with a triple gilt border and an inlaid coat of arms featuring six silver-plated fleurs-de-lis on a white vellum background, gilt head, blue moiré slipcase with a blue morocco spine.
The book comprises two parts. The first is illustrated by Lucy BOUCHER, the second by BRONNER. The two sets of illustrations are different yet harmonious, and both follow the tradition of medieval miniature illuminations.
A limited edition of 280 numbered copies. This one is one of 100 containing an original illustration by Lucy Boucher and a suite in ‘Aurore’ pink on Japanese paper.
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About the sale
Antique and modern books: catalogued sale
Auction location
Auction time
11/14/2026 at 10:30 AM
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