SCHMIED (François-Louis) - MARDRUS (Jean Charles). Ruth and Booz. Literal translation of the Semitic texts by Doctor J. C. Mardrus. Paris: F. L. Schmied, 1930. - In-4, 355 x 285: (38 ff. 3 first and 2 last blank), mute cover. Leaves, filled cover, publisher's folder and slipcase. Very fine edition illustrated with 28 mid-page compositions by François-Louis SCHMIED (1873-1941), wood-engraved in color and printed, like the text, under the direction of his son Théo Schmied. Edition of 172 copies signed by François-Louis Schmied at the justification. This is one of 155 on Madagascar. A very well preserved copy, despite some rare spotting and traces of wetness on the slipcase covers.