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Lot n° 196

VILLON (François).

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Les Ballades. Paris, Édouard Pelletan, 1896. In-4, burgundy morocco, large mosaic ironwork decoration on the boards in shades of dark grey and olive green, reminiscent of the spine, caramel morocco lining decorated with a large mosaic border composed of a frieze of burgundy leaves joined by a green branch in an interlude of black scrolls and gilt fillets, gold brocaded silk endpapers, gilt edges on witnesses, cover and spine, half-maroquin folder, case (Marius Michel) 70 illustrations by Gérardin, engraved by Julien Tinayre. Edition of 350 copies reprinted, this one of 25 copies on japon impérial with 2 suites of all the engravings on japon and on chine. Monumental lined binding by Marius Michel, with ironwork decoration evoking the Middle Ages. Small stains on the lateral edge of the suites.