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LE PETIT FAUNE AUX YEUX BLEUS

LE PETIT FAUNE AUX YEUX BLEUS by (BINDINGS - CHAMBOLLE-DURU). MALASSIS, EDMOND, Illustrator. SAMAIN, ALBERT

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Seller: Phillip J. Pirages Fine Books and Medieval Manuscripts
Title
LE PETIT FAUNE AUX YEUX BLEUS
Author
(BINDINGS - CHAMBOLLE-DURU). MALASSIS, EDMOND, Illustrator. SAMAIN, ALBERT
Seller
Phillip J. Pirages Fine Books and Medieval Manuscripts (United States)
Description
Paris: A. Blaizot, René Kieffer, [1909]. UNIQUE COPY, WITH ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR ILLUSTRATIONS. 258 x 185 mm. (10 x 7 1/4"). 67 pp. SPLENDID GARNET RED CRUSHED MOROCCO, EXUBERANTLY GILT AND ONLAID, BY CHAMBOLLE-DURU (stamp-signed in gilt on front doublure), covers framed by onlaid dark brown morocco strapwork with ornate rocaille gilt side ornaments, central panel with onlaid cornerpieces tooled with gilt latticework, raised bands, spine compartments with onlaid black frame tooled in gilt, a mandorla of garnet morocco at center, gilt lettering, DARK BROWN CRUSHED MOROCCO DOUBLURES with intricate dentelle gilt frame, garnet silk free endleaves, all edges gilt. In a suede-lined chemise trimmed with matching garnet morocco and matching slipcase. WITH 37 ORIGINAL WATERCOLORS IN THE TEXT SIGNED BY EDMOND MALASSIS and dated 1913. Verso of front free endleaf with monogrammed engraved bookplate of Henry Blumenfeld-Sciama; front flyleaf with ex-libris of Jean-Charles Lissarrague. A little rubbing near the gutter at front hinge, otherwise A PRISTINE COPY. This is a unique copy of Samain's tale of a lovelorn, blue-eyed faun, illustrated with original watercolors and handsomely bound by a leading Parisian workshop. Symbolist writer Albert Samain (1858-1900) was best known for his poems, but also wrote several short stories contemplating love in its various forms--here we find the passionate but unrequited variety. Malassis' charming watercolors bring the gentle faun Hyalis touchingly to life. The text was printed as a joint venture between the publisher and bookseller Auguste Blaizot and the binder René Kieffer, in an edition of 100 copies with 10 color etchings and 44 woodcuts by Charles Picart le Doux. It seems from the bookplate on the front free endpaper that this special copy--with those illustrations replaced by original watercolors--was likely created for Henry Blumenfeld-Sciama, a wealthy dealer in peacock feathers (then much in demand for ladies' fashions), whose company had celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1912. Our volume was not bound by Kieffer, but by his contemporary René Chambolle, son of the co-founder of Chambolle-Duru. Trained by the elder Chambolle, who had worked under the great Léon Gruel, René took over the workshop after his father's death in 1898. In "Modern Bookbindings," Sarah Prideaux says of her contemporary, "Chambolle most worthily continues the traditions associated with the name of his father. . . . To him are confided the classics of former times, which he clothes in the styles appropriate to them, keeping to a simplicity of ornamentation which reveals great taste and feeling for composition." As Prideaux suggests, our volume does not reflect the radical shifts afoot in French binding decoration, but neither is it marked by simplicity; rather, in keeping with Prideaux's assessment, it has an appropriateness to the subject matter of the text, reflecting in its elaborate and exuberant decoration the passion of the ardent central character. Considering that our volume was probably bound in 1913 (the date on the watercolors) or early 1914, it would have been one of Chambolle's last works, as he was called to serve in the army at the outbreak of the Great War, and died of anthrax in 1915. This copy was later owned by the French bibliophile and pharmacist Jean-Charles Lissarrague (1916-2005) who founded the pioneering skin care line RoC..
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Photo Album of European Grand Tour

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Seller: Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB
Title
Photo Album of European Grand Tour
Seller
Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB (United States)
Condition
Very good interior; leather part of spine loose, but binding intact; a few scuffs to leather covers
Description
1887. Hardbound. Very good interior; leather part of spine loose, but binding intact; a few scuffs to leather covers. 19" L x 13" H full maroon leather-coverd boards with gilt border; decorative end papers; 60 single-sided cardboard sheets, with 142 mounted photographs on 48 of the 60 sheets. Souvenir b/w photographs of the Grand Tour highlights of Europe, including the riches of some of Italy's best museums (the Uffizi, Sistine Chapel, etc.). A lovely book of Europe past, with most photos in perfect condition. The general subjects of the 142 mounted pictures is as follows: 56 architecture, 64 art, 5 interiors, 15 landscapes, 2 other.
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MR. WEBSTER'S SPEECHES IN THE SENATE,; Upon the question of renewing the charter of the Bank of the United States. Delivered May 25, and 28, 1832 by WEBSTER, Daniel

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Title
MR. WEBSTER'S SPEECHES IN THE SENATE,; Upon the question of renewing the charter of the Bank of the United States. Delivered May 25, and 28, 1832
Author
WEBSTER, Daniel
Seller
Second Life Books Inc (United States)
Description
Washington: Gales and Seaton, 1832. First Edition. 8vo, pp. 16. Disbound. VG. S&S 17011 (6).
The Further Adventures of Romney Pringle

The Further Adventures of Romney Pringle by Ashdown, Clifford (pseud. for R. Austin Freeman and John J. Pitcairn)

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Title
The Further Adventures of Romney Pringle
Author
Ashdown, Clifford (pseud. for R. Austin Freeman and John J. Pitcairn)
Seller
ReadInk (United States)
Condition
Fine in Very Good+ dj
Description
Philadelphia: Oswald Train, Publisher. Fine in Very Good+ dj. (c.1969). First Edition. Hardcover. NOISBN . [nice and clean, no discernible wear to book; jacket has a teensy-tiny nick at top of front panel, faint soiling/browning to spine]. Half a dozen Victorian-era detective stories, co-authored by R. Austin Freeman in collaboration with his close friend, Dr. John James Pitcairn. Unlike the preceding volume of Pringle stories (which was a reprint of a collection originally published in 1903), this volume is the first book printing of six previously-uncollected tales. As the jacket blurb explains: "These are the last six Romney Pringle stories -- there are no more." Contains two short introductory pieces: "Of Romney Pringle," by August Derleth; and "Clifford Ashdown: A Retrospect," by Norman Donaldson. .
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LU XUN: SELECTED WORKS [FOUR VOLUMES] by Xianyi, Yang and Yang, Gladys [Translated by]

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LU XUN: SELECTED WORKS [FOUR VOLUMES]
Author
Xianyi, Yang and Yang, Gladys [Translated by]
Seller
Second Story Books, ABAA (United States)
Description
Beijing: Foreign Languages Press. Mixed Editions. Hardcover. Octavo, four volumes. In Very Good minus condition with a Good dust jackets. Gray cardboard slipcase with slight wear including sunning, minor pencil and chips to head edge. Pictorial paper label to the back panel. Spines beige with black and rust lettering. Exteriors have slight wear including sunned spines, mild soiling and slight edge wear. Boards have extremely light wear including minimal edge wear. Text blocks have slight wear including slight age toning and soiling to the edges. Cracking to front hinge to volumes one and four. Tiny red mark to the rear end paper to volume four. Ribbon markers. Frontispiece. Illustrated. Mixed editions. CONTENTS: Vol. One, 440 pages, second edition, 1980 -- Vol. Two, 382 pages, third edition, 1980-- Vol. Three, 378 pages, third edition, 1980 -- Vol. Four, 347 pages, third edition, 1980 NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk Column O, N-DO. Oversized book(s). Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates. 1390103. FP New Rockville Stock.
THE GABERLUNZIE: A SCOTTISH COMEDY

THE GABERLUNZIE: A SCOTTISH COMEDY by ANONYMOUS

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Title
THE GABERLUNZIE: A SCOTTISH COMEDY
Author
ANONYMOUS
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Antic Hay Books (United States)
Description
William Elgin, 1839. ANONYMOUS. THE GABERLUNZIE: A SCOTTISH COMEDY IN THREE ACTS. Edinburgh: William Elgin, 1839. 8vo., paper wraps with paper title label on the front cover. Later Edition. Good (some general wear with tape reinforcement along spine area; contents pretty clean & tight). $25.00.