FRANCOIS D'ASSISE, Saint. The Fioretti. Translation by A. F. Ozanam. Etchings by Omer BOUCHERY. Paris, Henri Colas, 1955. In-4. Leaves in filled cover, double slipcase. Illustrated with 22 etchings by Omer Bouchery. Limited edition of 235 numbered copies, 1 of 20 on Hollande Van Gelder Zonen vellum containing the suite of 22 signed etchings in sanguine on Japon impérial and an original drawing. Enriched with an original watercolor by the artist and a suite on Japon of 10 signed etchings entitled "Eglises et couvents d'Assise". Nominative copy printed for Dr. Parturier-Albot and signed by Omer Bouchery. (a split jaw on the slipcase).

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