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an image of a book with a yellow cover and black silhouettes on itj h fabre, the complete works of j h fabrean open book sitting on top of a table next to a yellow floweran illustration of a dragonfly with yellow and blue wings on it ' s wingsan image of a book with a picture of a woman and a spideran old book with a drawing of a bird on it ' s backdrawing of a bug on a piece of paper on a table
Maître Paul PASTAUD

1390 - LURÇAT (Jean) & FABRE (Jean-Henri). The Wonderful World of I…
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Estimate €150 - €200
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LURÇAT (Jean) & FABRE (Jean-Henri). The Wonderful World of Insects, seven plates taken from *Souvenirs entomologiques*. Original lithographs by Jean Lurçat. Paris, Les Cent-Une, 1950. In-4, in folio, printed and pasted cover, in an illustrated slipcase and jacket; separate illustrated slipcase with flaps and laces for the sequel. The volume is illustrated with 45 original colour lithographs by Jean Lurçat, three of which are hand-coloured by the artist. Printed in an edition of 145 copies on large Arches vellum, one of the 101 reserved for members; this copy is signed by the President and Vice-President of Les Cent-Une. This copy is enhanced with one of the 26 suites on unbleached Chinese paper, as well as a small gouache drawing measuring 6.8 x 12.4 cm. Some wear and discolouration on the covers and the slipcase.
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About the sale MONTIGNAC – 31st BOOK SALE – Day 3 of 4 – Nos. 1085 to 1642
Auction location
Auction time 08/21/2026 at 2:00 PM
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