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147 - FRANCE (Anatole) and AVRIL (Paul). Poetry. Les poèmes dorés …
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Estimate €500 - €600
Description
FRANCE (Anatole) and AVRIL (Paul). Poetry. Les poèmes dorés - Idylles et légendes - Les noces corinthiennes. A unique copy, enriched with 27 original watercolours in colour signed by the painter Paul Avril (1849-1928), finely bound by Poullain and Renard. Paris, Calmann-Lévy, 1924. In-8 (140x200 mm), black chagrin, ribbed spine decorated with the author's name and title in gilt, gilt fillet on covers, large inner frieze, dark green marbled paper lining and endpapers, covers and spine preserved. (Poullain et Renard, Dijon). 305 pages. Slight white marks on first cover. A precious and unique copy of the poems of Anatole France (1844-1924), enriched with 27 original watercolours by Paul Avril, all signed, including 1 portrait of Anatole France on the title, 4 vignettes, 2 faux-titres, 1 full page and 19 half pages. Limited edition of 2200 copies on Vélin du marais (N°1039). Pleasant binding signed by Poullain and Renard, 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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