Dulac, Edmund | A collection of four works

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December 8, 08:11 PM GMT

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From the Library of an American Filmmaker

Dulac, Edmund

Four limited editions, each signed by Dulca

Comprising: The Sleeping Beauty and other fairy tales. London: Hodder & Stoughton, [1910]. Large 4to. Edition de Luxe, no. 621 of 1000 copies signed by Dulac, 30 mounted color illustrations, with tissue guards, uncut, leaf with invitation to 1910 exhibition tipped in; fly leaf toned. Brown morocco, gilt tools, spine gilt; wear to joints. Clamshell box. — The Bells and Other Poems. London: Hodder & Stoughton, [1912]. Large 4to. Limited edition, no. 160 of 750 copies signed by Dulac, 28 mounted color illustrations, with tissue guards, uncut, top edge gilt. Morocco, lettered in gilt; a few small scratches to covers. — The Tempest. London: Hodder & Stoughton, [1908]. Large 4to. Limited edition, no. 394 of 500 copies signed by Dulac, 40 mounted color illustrations, with tissue guards, uncut, top edge gilt. Vellum over boards, lettered and stamped in gilt, silk ties. Clamshell box. — Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám. London: Hodder & Stoughton, [1909]. Large 4to. Limited edition, no. 603 of 750 copies signed by Dulac, 20 mounted color illustrations, with tissue guards, uncut, top edge gilt. Red morocco, lettered in gilt; a few small scratches to covers.

(Sold as group lot—not subject to return.)

A charming group of works, sumptuously illustrated.

In the Edwardian period, these deluxe limited editions were favorite Christmas gifts due to their impressive size and the quality of the bindings and illustrations.

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