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Rare and modern books

Gustave Flaubert (William Walcot, Illustrator)

Hérodias. Illustré de onze eaux-fortes originales dessinées et gravées par William Walcot

Devambez,

1950.00 €

Cole & Contreras Books

(Sitges, Spain)

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Author
Gustave Flaubert (William Walcot, Illustrator)
Publishers
Devambez
Keyword
coleillus william walcot scottish art architecture
Dust jacket
Yes
Inscribed
Yes
First edition
Yes

Description

AN OUTSTANDING COPY OF THIS WONDERFUL LIVRE DE PEINTRE, with 15 ORIGINAL ETCHINGS (with drypoint and aquatint) BY SCOTTISH ARTIST AND ARCHITECT WILLIAM WALCOT (1874-1943), ALL IN THREE STATES, AND A HAUNTING ORIGINAL DRAWING (watercolor over graphite, depicting the executioner holding up the head of John the Baptist) SIGNED IN PENCIL. From a total edition of 200 numbered copies, this is ONE OF ONLY 25 PRINTED ON ANTIQUE JAPANESE PAPER. Only these 25 copies include the original drawing and all 15 etchings (the remaining copies have only 11.) Folio. Loose as issued in original wraps. FINE AND BRIGHT, WITH NO DEFECTS. Housed in the original quarter leather chemise and leather-lined slipcase (somewhat worn but still structurally solid.)
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