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SAMAIN, Albert. *Aux Flancs du Vase*.
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SAMAIN, Albert. *Aux Flancs du Vase*.
See original version (French)
Estimate
€300 - €400
Voluntary lot
Description
SAMAIN, Albert. *Aux Flancs du Vase*. Paris, Mercure de France, 1898. In-8. Bound in full burgundy morocco, ribbed spine, red moiré endpapers, double marbled paper endpapers, original cover preserved, gilt edges. (binding signed Noulhac).
First edition. Limited edition of 559 numbered copies, 1 of 550 on Alfa.
This copy is enhanced with two original watercolours by Malassis, one of which is signed. Placed as frontispieces, they are intended to illustrate the poem *Le Cortège d’Amphitrite*; one is a watercolour sketch, the other a more accomplished composition in watercolour and gouache, signed and dated 1918.
A very fine copy. – Expert: François GIARD
See original version (French)
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About the sale
Chrono Auction: Modern and Antique Books
Auction location
Closing date
11/03/2026 at 8:00 PM
ID: 89375156
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