HÉRÉDIA (José-Maria de). Greece and Sicily. Paris, Chez Maurice de Becque, 1926.…

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HÉRÉDIA (José-Maria de).

Greece and Sicily. Paris, Chez Maurice de Becque, 1926. 3 volumes in-4, in sheets, cover, folders and slipcase. Collection of sonnets from the Trophées, illustrated with 102 original compositions, including 20 hors texte, etched in colours by Maurice de Becque. First copy n°1 on old japon containing a triple suite of engravings. The title page mentions the handwritten name of Maurice de Becque. A very rich copy: - a L.A.S. dated 22 December [19]26, - a suite of 10 plates of original sketches in watercolour, gouache and coloured pencil, which were used for the chapter headers. Each plate is signed in pencil. - An exceptional set of 60 original signed drawings used for the illustration of the out-of-text plates, all enhanced with watercolour and Indian ink. A specimen illustrated with a vignette is included.

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HÉRÉDIA (José-Maria de).

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