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128 - CLARETIE, Jules. ROBAUDI. Buddha.
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Estimate €300 - €400
Description
CLARETIE, Jules. ROBAUDI. Buddha. Paris, L. Conquet, 1888. In-12, (2)ff., 84 pp. Contemporary orange morocco, ribbed spine, author’s name, title and date in gold, ornamented panels, framed by a triple fillet and a dotted fillet with angular fleurons, all gilt, double gilt fillet on the cap and cut-outs, gilt lace on the chases, gilt edges, cover preserved [Marius Michel]. Description: Illustrated with a frontispiece and 10 vignettes engraved by Adrien-Jean Nargeot after Alcide Théophile Robaudi. First edition. Limited edition of 400 copies, including 150 special editions on Japanese paper and Marais laid paper; this copy is no. 23 on Marais laid paper. This copy is enhanced by a charming watercolour signed by Robaudi on the half-title page and by two sets of black-and-white engravings. A fine copy, very well bound by Marius Michel.
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