"Pierre LOTI - The Pilgrim of Angkor From Paul... Lot 26

"Pierre LOTI - The Pilgrim of Angkor From Paul Jouve and François-Louis Schmied, Paris, 1930 - Without doubt the most prestigious edition of this formidable text by Pierre Loti, recounting a personal and romantic version of his journey to Cambodia, to the heart of the ancient Khmer city of Angkor. Beautiful binding by Manuel Gérard in 3/4 red morocco with bands, smooth spine decorated with a composition on the tail, gilt head, excellent condition, very slight scuffing. Interior in perfect condition with no foxing, woodcut illustrations in color and gold engraved by François-Louis Schmied after drawings by Paul Jouve, including 10 hors-texte and 2 double-page illustrations, 13 chapter headings, 13 headbands and 13 lettering, and 11 illustrations in the text. One of 25 numbered contributor's copies in Roman numerals, signed by Schmied and Jouve in pencil at the justification. A magnificent copy in superb condition, enriched with the publication prospectus, which has faded inside the first two blank leaves on which it was placed. According to Carteret, this is "one of the best collaborations between these two artists". In-Folio, (12) 142pp (7)"