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KÂ- MONDO / KAPANDJI MORHANGE

35 - BÉCAT, Paul-Émile and GAUTIER, Théophile.
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Estimate €300 - €400
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BÉCAT, Paul-Émile and GAUTIER, Théophile. *Fortunio, or Eldorado*. An illustrated edition of this famous novel, featuring 18 sensuous drypoint engravings, in an elegant, signed full morocco binding. Paris, Éditions Germaine Raoult, 1956. In-4, full mouse-grey morocco, smooth spine, repeated decoration comprising gilt arabesques and pink suede mosaic fleurons running across the covers and spine, pink suede endpapers and linings, double endpapers, gilt edges, original unmarked covers and spine preserved, mouse-grey half-morocco slipcase with bands, edged case. Binding by Christiane Blanchet. 228 pp., 18 drypoint engravings including 1 frontispiece and 13 inserted plates. A fine bibliophile’s edition illustrated with 18 sensual drypoint engravings by Paul-Émile Bécat (1885–1960), renowned for his erotic illustrations. Limited edition of 410 numbered copies on Rives vellum (no. 239). A copy in perfect condition in a fine signed binding.
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