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80 - ANDERSEN (Hans Christian) and LUNOIS (Alexandre). Stories an…
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Estimate €400 - €500
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ANDERSEN (Hans Christian) and LUNOIS (Alexandre). Stories and Adventures. Original etchings and wood drawings by Alexandre Lunois. Beautiful edition presenting 8 tales from the works of Hans Christian Andersen, decorated with 52 original etchings by Alexandre Lunois and 60 drawings by the same artist, wood-engraved by Suzanne Lepère. Paris, [A. Lunois], 1909. In-8, leaves, covers and spine preserved, in a wallet with flaps closed by a lace. 201 pages, 52 etchings by Alexandre Lunois, including 11 hors-texte, and 60 drawings by the same artist, wood-engraved by Suzanne Lepère and printed in colour, including numerous headpieces, lettrines, in-text and culs-de-lampe. Text printed in black and colour. Minor foxing to edges, slight wear and tiny stain to dust jacket. Collection of 8 tales from the works of Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875), including The Little Mermaid and The Travelling Companion, illustrated by the painter, engraver and lithographer Alexandre Lunois (1863-1916) with 52 original etchings and 60 wood-engraved drawings by Suzanne Lepère, printed in colour. Limited edition of 146 numbered copies, this being one of 125 copies on Arches vat paper watermarked with the author's name and the illustrator's monogram (N°85). Preface by Eugène Rofrigues. A fine copy.
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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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