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Lot n° 36

BÉDIER (J.).

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The Romance of Tristan and Isolde. Reconstructed from the French poems of the 12th century. Paris, H. Piazza, 1900. In-4, blue morocco, covering the boards and the spine, decorated in the manner of stained-glass windows with black morocco compartments illuminated by light blue pieces featuring floral motifs, beige morocco lining, framed with light blue listels, light blue moire endpapers, gilt edges on witnesses, cover and spine, half morocco folder, case (Canape R.D.) 150 colour illustrations by Robert Engels. Edition of 300 copies, this one of 25 copies on japon with a suite on chine, prospectus added. Sumptuous mosaic binding by Canape inspired by medieval stained glass.