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Richepin, Jean
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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La Mer [Sonnets and Other Poems]. Paris: [Charles Hérissey in Evreux for] Maurice Dreyfous, 1886
4to (12 1/4 x 9 in.; 310 x 228 mm). Half-title with limitation on verso, title printed in red and black, decorated on the title, dedication, half-title and in many margins with 51 superb original watercolor drawings by Charles Jouas. Contemporary deep olive morocco, gilt-ruled border and frame with floral stamps at four corners, spine gilt in compartments, dentelles, top edge gilt, by the Club Bindery dated 1900.
4to (12 1/4 x 9 in.; 310 x 228 mm). Half-title with limitation on verso, title printed in red and black, decorated on the title, dedication, half-title and in many margins with 51 superb original watercolor drawings by Charles Jouas. Contemporary deep olive morocco, gilt-ruled border and frame with floral stamps at four corners, spine gilt in compartments, dentelles, top edge gilt, by the Club Bindery dated 1900.
Provenance
Robert Hoe (bookplate)
Literature
Robert Hoe, Catalogue of Books in Foreign Languages ... (1909) 4:136
Condition
4to (12 1/4 x 9 in.; 310 x 228 mm). Half-title with limitation on verso, title printed in red and black, decorated on the title, dedication, half-title and in many margins with 51 superb original watercolor drawings by Charles Jouas. Contemporary deep olive morocco, gilt-ruled border and frame with floral stamps at four corners, spine gilt in compartments, dentelles, top edge gilt, by the Club Bindery dated 1900.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
One of 6 copies on japan imperial paper of an edition of 500 copies.