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Editions de la Lampe d'or, Chez L. Baudel, Paris, 1925, Quarto (19.4 x 25.5 cm), 418 pages, under cover with flaps.

Illustrated edition of 30 color etchings by Maurice de Becque drawn with a doll, including 14 plates inset. The work is also decorated by the illustrator with initials, bands and vignettes in purple.

Edition limited to 330 copies, this one of 50 numbered copies on Rives paper, with a series of engravings in bistre (Only 175 copies of the edition include the engravings printed in color by doll. There is also a current edition comprising 25 facsimile drawings)

Superb interpretation tinged with oriental eroticism of this great classic by Maurice de Becque, lined with a print and put in the most contrasting and luminous colors.

A strong and luxurious volume as published, in excellent fresh condition.             


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Editions de la Lampe d'or, Chez L. Baudel, Paris, 1925, Quarto (19.4 x 25.5 cm), 418 pages, under cover with flaps. Illustrated edition of 30 color etchings by Maurice de Becque drawn with a doll, including 14 plates inset. The work is also decorated by the illustrator with initials, bands and vignettes in purple. Edition limited to 330 copies, this one of 50 numbered copies on Rives paper, with a series of engravings in bistre (Only 175 copies of the edition include the engravings printed in color by doll. There is also a current edition comprising 25 facsimile drawings) Superb interpretation tinged with oriental eroticism of this great classic by Maurice de Becque, lined with a print and put in the most contrasting and luminous colors. We of course adapt the port to the best in case