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Lot n° 335

VERHAEREN (Emile).

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All of Flanders. The Garland of Dunes. Gabled Cities. The Plains. Brussels, Edmond Deman, 1907-1910-1911. 3-volume set in-8, lemon (red or navy blue) semi-marocco with corners, gilt filets, spine decorated with a chain with mosaic links, gilt head, cover, case (R. Affolter). One of the top 10 head copies on imperial japan. Unique copy, decorated with original watercolours by André des Gachons, signed, executed in 1910-1911 and placed in the headings that begin each poem: 68 for Les Villes à pignon, 31 for La Guirlande des dunes and 35 for Les Plaines. Original illustration of great charm, which translates Verhaeren's poems in a poetic and varied way.