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16 - CLARETIE, Jules. Buddha. 1 frontispiece and 10 vignettes dra…
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Estimate €100 - €200
Description
CLARETIE, Jules. Buddha. 1 frontispiece and 10 vignettes drawn by Robaudi. Paris, Conquet, 1888. Small in-12. Full tobacco-coloured morocco binding, ribbed spine, covers inlaid with a floral motif, gilt fillet on the edges, interior lace, gilt edges (Marius Michel). Léon Ratier bookplate. First edition. Limited edition of 400 numbered copies; one of 150 copies printed on Japanese paper and Marias laid paper, this one on Japanese paper, featuring three states of the engravings. This copy is enhanced by an autograph letter signed by the author, dated 16 October 1889 on Comédie Française letterhead. (spine slightly faded). - Expert: François GIARD
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About the sale Chrono Auction: Modern and Antique Books
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Closing date 11/03/2026 at 8:00 PM
ID: 89375037
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