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Lot n° 61

DUHAMEL (Georges).

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Holland. Paris, Les Cent Bibliophiles, 1949. In-8, dark green morocco, on a horizontally striped cold field dotted with tufts of grass, six large tulips drawn with a gilt fillet, interior framed with a gilt fillet, green moire lining and endpapers, gilt edges on witnesses, cover and spine, half-maroquin folder, case (Georges Cretté). 44 original etchings and drypoints by Jean Frélaut. Edition at 135 copies on tinted vellum. Unique copy, enriched with an original watercolour and 24 sketches signed by Frélaut, a suite in definitive state on white vellum and a suite in first state signed by the artist, printed at 15 copies. This copy also includes the original model containing all the original drawings by Frélaut, bound in an in-8 volume, green morocco, jansenist, by Georges Cretté. Binding listed by Marcel Garrigou, Georges Cretté, n°154.