Lot 59
  • 59

Schmied, François-Louis

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • Schmied, François-Louis
  • Two works illustrated by Schmied, comprising:
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MARDRUS, Joseph Charles. Le livre des rois. Lausanne: Gonin & Cie, 1930, 4to (250 x 193mm.), copy number 110 from a limited edition of 175 copies, signed in pencil "Gonin & cie" beneath limitation, pochoir illustrations by Philippe Gonin after designs by Schmied, two folders labelled "Suite d'états" containing 21 and 12 plates respectively displaying the stages of printing of two of the illustrations (of Solomon on a horse and of Adonijah at the altar), a further 5 plates (2 of one image, and 3 of another), of which one signed by Schmied in pencil, loose as issued in original printed wrapper, rough cloth folder and slipcase, printed paper lettering-piece, folder and slipcase slightly worn, lettering-piece chipped
AESCHYLUS. Prométhée enchaîné [translated by Paul Mazon]. Paris: Société des medecins bibliophiles, 1941, 4to (330 x 250mm.), copy number 117 from a limited edition of 150 copies, pochoir decoration and illustration by Schmied and engraved by Théo Schmied, loose as issued in original printed wrappers, red card folder and slipcase, printed paper label on spine of folder, slipcase worn

Condition

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