JOU (Louis) - FRANCE (Anatole).
L'Île des pingouins.
Paris: Lapina, 1926. - 2 volumes in-4, dark green half-maroquin with corners, gilt fillets, ornate ribbed spine, gilt head, untrimmed, cover and spine preserved (Yseux Sr de Thierry-Simier).

A charming edition of 535 copies, illustrated with 131 colored woodcuts in the text and 20 original drypoints, including 12 hors texte and 8 full-page, by Louis JOU (1882-1968).

One of 410 copies on Hollande pur chiffon paper.

A very fine copy bound by Yseux.
Spine slightly faded. Headpieces slightly damaged and missing.
Live Tuesday 24 September 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 231

JOU (Louis) - FRANCE (Anatole). L'Île des pingouins. Paris: Lapina, 1926. - 2 volumes in-4, dark green half-maroquin with corners, gilt fillets, ornate ribbed spine, gilt head, untrimmed, cover and spine preserved (Yseux Sr de Thierry-Simier). A charming edition of 535 copies, illustrated with 131 colored woodcuts in the text and 20 original drypoints, including 12 hors texte and 8 full-page, by Louis JOU (1882-1968). One of 410 copies on Hollande pur chiffon paper. A very fine copy bound by Yseux. Spine slightly faded. Headpieces slightly damaged and missing.

Estimate
€300 - €400
Result
Not sold
Buyer's premium
26%
JOU (Louis) - FRANCE (Anatole). L'Île des pingouins. Paris: Lapina, 1926. - 2 volumes in-4, dark green half-maroquin with corners, gilt fillets, ornate ribbed spine, gilt head, untrimmed, cover and spine preserved (Yseux Sr de Thierry-Simier). A charming edition of 535 copies, illustrated with 131 colored woodcuts in the text and 20 original drypoints, including 12 hors texte and 8 full-page, by Louis JOU (1882-1968). One of 410 copies on Hollande pur chiffon paper. A very fine copy bound by Yseux. Spine slightly faded. Headpieces slightly damaged and missing.
Sale Tuesday 24 September 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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