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179 - HUYSMANS, Joris-Karl and JOUAS, Charles.
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Estimate €200 - €300
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Description
HUYSMANS, Joris-Karl and JOUAS, Charles. Trois Eglises. Paris, René Kieffer, 1920. Quarto, paperback, illustrated hardback cover. 163 pp., 21 etchings with serpentine patterns. Minor soiling to the cover. First illustrated edition of these three texts on ‘The Symbolism of Notre-Dame’, ‘Saint Merry’ and ‘Saint Germain l’Auxerrois’. It is adorned with 21 original full-page black etchings by Charles Jouas (1866–1942). Gothic-inspired green border decorations on every page, each different for each church. Limited edition of 260 numbered copies printed on BFK Rives paper (no. 202). In good condition.
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About the sale Sale of collectable books and first editions – Varia III –
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Auction time 09/14/2026 at 2:00 PM
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