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KÂ- MONDO / KAPANDJI MORHANGE

264 - NOAILLES, Anna de. *Âme des Paysages*.
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Estimate €300 - €400
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NOAILLES, Anna de. *Âme des Paysages*. A fine copy of this charming illustrated first edition, printed on Japanese paper, one of only 22 rare copies featuring a double suite of illustrations. Paris, Cent Femmes Amies des Livres, 1928. Quarto, publisher’s binding, cream morocco, ribbed spine with gilt title, covers framed by a triple gilt line and the upper cover bearing the publisher’s gilt monogram, inner border decorated with a gilt garland, gilt head edge, covers and spine preserved. 103 pp., 17 colour woodcuts, including 5 full-page illustrations. Spine darkened, some scuffing to the slightly soiled binding. First edition illustrated with 17 woodcuts, first print, by Pierre Bouchet after compositions by Anna de Noailles Limited edition of 130 numbered copies on Japanese paper, signed in ink by the author; this is one of 22 containing a double set in black and colour (no. 67), inscribed to ‘Madame Jean Stern’. In this volume, Anna de Noailles (1876–1933) celebrates the landscapes of Nice and Savoy, which she illustrates with delightfully modern watercolours, likely inspired by the works of Matisse or Pierre Bonnard from the same period. Pierre Bouchet demonstrates great technical mastery in transferring these vibrantly coloured compositions onto wood in exquisite tones. Engraved bookplate by Jean Stern (1875–1962), a fencer and writer, famous for his involvement in horse racing but also for having challenged Robert de Montesquiou to a duel (which he won). A fine copy, in very fresh condition.
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Auction time 07/06/2026 at 2:00 PM
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