Piguet Hôtel des Ventes
2259
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NERVAL (Gérard de). Sylvie. Paris, Société littéraire de Fra…
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2259
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NERVAL (Gérard de). Sylvie. Paris, Société littéraire de Fra…
See original version (French)
Estimate CHF 800 - CHF 1,200
Voluntary lot
Description
NERVAL (Gérard de). Sylvie. Paris, Société littéraire de France, 1919. In-8° bound in full forest-green morocco, smooth spine, mosaic decoration on upper cover depicting a female face, camel box and emerald-green moire endpapers, gilt head, original cover and spine preserved, in folder and slipcase. Signed binding by Robert Bonfils. Decorated with numerous in-text illustrations by Robert Bonfils. Limited edition of 285 numbered copies, ours hors justification on Japon with a second version of the first chapter bound in. A very fine copy in a neat binding by Robert Bonfils, who also wrote the illustrations.
Very good condition
Binding:
Spine slightly soiled
Very slight discolouration of the spine ends and the extremities of the headpieces
2 tiny defects at the edges (rubbing)
Half green morocco flap folder with bands: spine unstained, slight rubbing
Slightly worn slipcase: general rubbing of little extent, more pronounced at the corners.
Inside pages:
Unnumbered copy on Japon paper
All pages very clean
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About the sale
ONLINE 2092 to 2674 - Books and manuscripts - Paintings and sculptures
Auction location
Auction time
06/10/2026 at 10:00 AM
Pictures credits:
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