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an open book with a picture of a knight and a cat on itthree books are stacked on top of each other on a shelfa lot of books that are sitting on a tableseveral books of various styles and sizes are being held up by a persontwo books that are open on a tablefour books that are open on a table
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2 - [JOU (Louis)] RABELAIS. Works. Paris, Nice, Imperatur, 1951–…
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Estimate €150 - €250
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Description
[JOU (Louis)] RABELAIS. Works. Paris, Nice, Imperatur, 1951–1952. 3 in-4 volumes in loose sheets, illustrated hardback, with the publisher’s slipcase and dust jacket. One edge of the slipcase for vol. 3 is split. 65 headbands, 260 ornate initials, 84 end-piece illustrations, 136 en-text engravings and 20 full-page woodcuts by Louis Jou. Printed in a run of 275 copies; this one is one of 125 printed on pure Marais rag paper (without the additional woodcut(s) advertised), enhanced with a large ORIGINAL WATERCOLOUR signed by Louis Jou.
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About the sale Catalogue sale of antique and modern books, engravings and documents
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Auction time 09/29/2026 at 10:30 AM
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