Chrysis, conte de Pierre Louys. Image de Quinze Gravures de l'eau-forte par Louis Icart
by Louys, Pierre - Etchings by Louis Icart
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- Fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fine/Fine
- Seller
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Veldhoven, Netherlands
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About This Item
Paris: L.I. (Louis Icart), 1940. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Published under the direction of Charles Meunier with the etchings of Louis Icart, printed in intaglio by French master printer Manuel Robbe. One of only 4 copies, on Japon, with extra suites of the 1st state proofs and the 2nd state proofs and the the original copper plate used for the etching on page 17. Numbered from II to V. This is copy number IV. From a total edition of 147. With 16 drypoint engravings printed in color by Louis Icart of which 5 full page and 11 in-text. The 32 full page 1st and 2nd state proofs are printed in black. All prints protected by tissue guards. Loose folded sheets in wrappers with title in gold. In publishers marbled chemise and slipcase. 28 text pages. Sheets measure 28,5 x 21,5 cm. Extremely rare copy with the extra suites and the original copper plate. Lightest wear to corner tips of slipcase. A very fine copy in collectors condition. .
Extended Description and Notes
One of only four copies. Etchings by Louis Icart with two extra suites and the original etching plate.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Concept Books (NL)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 003001
- Title
- Chrysis, conte de Pierre Louys. Image de Quinze Gravures de l'eau-forte par Louis Icart
- Author
- Louys, Pierre - Etchings by Louis Icart
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Publisher
- L.I. (Louis Icart)
- Place of Publication
- Paris
- Date Published
- 1940
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Art, Literature, Louis Icart, Pierre Louys, Leda, Leda and the Swan, Art deco, Etchings
- Bookseller catalogs
- Art;
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- Fine
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