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LABOUREUR (Jean-Émile). Graphismes. Paris : at...

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LABOUREUR (Jean-Émile). Graphismes. Paris : at the author's expense, 1931. - In-4, 290 x 227 : (28 ff. 2 first and 2 last blank), printed cover. In sheets, filled cover, slipcase. A sought-after album, including 10 original burin engravings by Laboureur, published at the artist's expense. Limited edition of 108 copies on Hollande paper; one of the 9 present copies, justified "H.C.". Copy enriched with the rare menu for the luncheon offered to Their British Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at the Château de Versailles on July 21, 1938, decorated with a beautiful engraving by Laboureur. It was printed by the typographer François Bernouard. Cover soiled and stained. Some scattered foxing. Missing the original folder and case.