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Ruth et Booz. Traduction littérale des textes sémitiques
by Schmied, Francois-Louis [Illustrator]; J.-C. Mardrus [Translation]
- Used
- near fine
- Signed
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
-
Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
Paris: Chez F.L. Schmied, 1930. Signed Limited Edition. Near Fine. Copy number 13 of 162 numbered copies (from an edition of 172 total) signed by Francois-Louis Schmied. Folio. A beautiful and lavish production, with 28 wood engravings printed in colors, each one signed by the artist; signed by Schmied on the colophon, and with an additional presentation inscription from the artist on the blank front free endpaper. With an additional suite of plates printed in black, being numbered 8 and signed by Schmied on the section's title page, and with an additional suite of plates in color, also numbered 8 and signed on the section title page, and an additional suite of 20 pages showing the separation of the plates.
Bound a beautiful art binding by the French master binder Madame Marot-Rodde in full golden morocco, inlaid with a tan morocco panel and white vertical and horizontal striped. Inside boards with yellow watered silk pastedowns, surrounded by gilt and white morocco inlay, housed in a yellow marbled slipcase with morocco tips. Near Fine with rubbing to outer hinges. A stunning copy.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140943679
- Title
- Ruth et Booz. Traduction littérale des textes sémitiques
- Author
- Schmied, Francois-Louis [Illustrator]; J.-C. Mardrus [Translation]
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Signed Limited Edition
- Publisher
- Chez F.L. Schmied
- Place of Publication
- Paris
- Date Published
- 1930
- Bookseller catalogs
- Art;
Terms of Sale
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
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About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2010
Portland, Oregon
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
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- Folio
- A folio usually indicates a large book size of 15" in height or larger when used in the context of a book description. Further,...
- Colophon
- The colophon contains information about a book's publisher, the typesetting, printer, and possibly even includes a printer's...
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
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