BOUTET (Henri). Daughters of Joy and Misery. From Phryné to Margot. Paris: A La Librairie Lahure, 1913. Small in-4° format, violet half-shagreen with corner pieces, ribbed spine, gilt head, original color-illustrated cover preserved (contemporary binding). 30 color illustrations by Henri BOUTET reproduced by Léon MAROTTE, including 27 plates, one on the title page, and two on the cover. Printed in an edition of 161 copies; this one (no. 4), initialed by the author, ONE OF THE TEN HEAD PRINTS ON IMPERIAL JAPON (based on a single copy), containing ONE ORIGINAL COLOR DRAWING on the half-title page & TWO ADDITIONAL SERIES OF ILLUSTRATIONS (Japon & China paper). Spine faded; a few foxing spots on the black-and-white sequence.
Estimate
€180 - €200
Buyer's premium
30%
BOUTET (Henri).
Daughters of Joy and Misery. From Phryné to Margot. Paris: A La Librairie Lahure, 1913. Small in-4° format, violet half-shagreen with corner pieces, ribbed spine, gilt head, original color-illustrated cover preserved (contemporary binding).
30 color illustrations by Henri BOUTET reproduced by Léon MAROTTE, including 27 plates, one on the title page, and two on the cover.
Printed in an edition of 161 copies; this one (no. 4), initialed by the author, ONE OF THE TEN HEAD PRINTS ON IMPERIAL JAPON (based on a single copy), containing ONE ORIGINAL COLOR DRAWING on the half-title page & TWO ADDITIONAL SERIES OF ILLUSTRATIONS (Japon & China paper).
Spine faded; a few foxing spots on the black-and-white sequence.
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