Lot n° 733
Estimation :
100 - 150
EUR
FOUJITA.- CLAUDEL (Paul). - Lot 733
FOUJITA.- CLAUDEL (Paul).
Knowledge of the East. Portrait of the author and decorative compositions drawn and engraved on wood by Foujita. P., G. Crès, "Les Maîtres du Livre", 1925, in-12, brown half maroon with corners, double gilt separating thread, spine with 5 ribs, floral and mosaic boxes, author, title, gilt cover and head, gilt cover and spine, ex-libris glued on the back cover, stamp of belonging (very light rubbed binding) (binding signed Ch[arles] De Semblanx). Ex. num. on vergé de Rives / IDEM. A glance at the Japanese soul. Speech to Nikko's students. With a portrait of the author engraved on copper by Foujita. P., NRF, "Une œuvre, un portrait", 1923, in-12, br., uncut (oxidized etching). Original edition printed at 1060 ex. num. 1/25 ex. of head marked "Y" on old tinted Japan (without the announced wide margin proof) / LOUŸS (Pierre). The Adventures of King Pausole. 28 original woodcuts from Foujita (frontispiece, vignettes, headbands and black off-text compositions). P., A. Fayard, "Le Livre de demain", 1929, petit 4°, br./ Ens. 3 vol.
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