COURTELINE (Georges.) - SEM. Messieurs les Ronds-de-cuir. Paris, Javal et Bourdeaux, 1927. In-folio bound in full cherry red jansenist morocco, gilt fillet on endpapers, gilt head, covers and spine preserved, in slipcase. Binding signed Nioloup. Decorated with 15 hors-texte illustrations after Sem. Limited edition, this one of 90 copies on Japon impérial paper signed by the artist, this one including a b/w suite of the illustrations. Nice and fresh copy Very good condition Minor superficial scratch on the upper cover Small rubs on the spine Spine slightly unstained Wear to the slipcase, one edge partially cracked Nice cleanliness of the inside pages

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