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19 - HUYSMANS (Joris-Karl). *À Rebours*. Paris, Ferroud, 1920. On…
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Estimate €400 - €700
Description
HUYSMANS (Joris-Karl). *À Rebours*. Paris, Ferroud, 1920. One large 8vo volume, full chocolate morocco, ribbed spine, covers and spine decorated with mosaic-patterned brown morocco strips set with gilt fillets, ochre cloth lining set with mosaic-patterned brown morocco strips and gilt fillets, gilt edges, covers and spine preserved, slipcase edged (binding signed by René AUSSOURD). 55 illustrations by Auguste Leroux, including a portrait of the author as a frontispiece, 17 inset plates etched by E. Decisy, and 37 plates within the text wood-engraved by Clément. Limited edition of 1,220 numbered copies. One of the 30 special copies on Imperial Japanese paper, containing 4 states, including one in colour with a model and 1 original watercolour signed by Auguste Leroux.
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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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