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148 - FRANCE (Anatole) and CARUCHET (Henri). Balthasar and Queen B…
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Estimate €500 - €800
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FRANCE (Anatole) and CARUCHET (Henri). Balthasar and Queen Balkis. Original watercolours after Henri Caruchet. A very fine copy in a mosaic binding by Cuzin, one of the first 50 on Japon, accompanied by a separate suite of illustrations on Chine and enriched by an original signed watercolour by Henri Caruchet. Paris, L. Carteret, 1900. In-8 (165x230 mm), raspberry morocco, large mosaic decoration framing the boards, composed of a cold fillet, a red morocco scroll, pale green morocco leaves and ecru pastilles, ribbed spine with repetition of the same decoration, cold waves on the edges, inner border in the same morocco set with a double gilt frame and green leaves alternating with gilt and mosaic flowers, signature "A. Cuzin" in the leather, moiré silk lining and endpapers with green floral decoration, double endpapers, gilt edges on witnesses, covers (the first illustrated) and spine preserved, lined slipcase (A. Cuzin). 38 pages, 34 original watercolours engraved by Ducourtioux and Huillard after Henri Caruchet, including one on the cover, a frontispiece, a title vignette, 10 head and tailpieces, a vignette justifying the print run and 20 frames with floral motifs. Illustrated first edition of this tale recounting the adventures of the Three Wise Men, with 34 original watercolours by Henri Caruchet engraved by Ducourtioux and Huillard, including one on the cover, a frontispiece, a title vignette, 10 head and tailpieces, and 20 charming floral frames in colour. Limited edition of 350 copies, this one of the first 50 on Japon, nominative for Mr Ed. Fargeau, containing a separate suite of all the black illustrations on China paper. A precious copy with an original signed watercolour by Henri Caruchet on the false title, accompanied by an autograph letter to Ed. Fargeau. Delightful Art Nouveau binding signed by Adolphe Cuzin, in perfect condition.
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About the sale Prestige sale - Antiquarian and collectible books
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Auction time 06/15/2026 at 2:00 PM
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