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Lot n° 131

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The Life of Gallant Ladies. Paris, Javal & Bourdeaux, 1930. 2 volumes in-4, blue half marroquin, gilt fillet, spine decorated with mosaic pieces, gilt head, untrimmed, cover and spine (Ch. Septier). 24 colour-engraved compositions by Edmond Malassis. Circulation at 365 copies, this one out of trade on japan carrying a consignment. Off-the-shelf copy, on japan. It includes the illustration of Malassis in 6 states, and the second interpretation of the illustrations by Marcel Arnac: 22 watercolours reproduced by Jacomet, in 3 states. Marcel Arnac's autograph sent to Robert Beauvillain. Rich Septier mosaic binding.