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La Maison Tellier. Paris, Javal & Bourdeaux, 1926.
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MAUPASSANT Guy de. La Maison Tellier. Paris, Javal & Bourdeaux, 1926. In-4, edition illustrated with 15 original etchings by Alméry Lobel-Riche. Limited edition of 375 numbered copies, this one no. 360, one of 200 on Arches vellum with 2 states, two with remarks. Bound in half-maroquin with corners, spine with 4 nerves richly decorated and mosaiced with two flowers and a satyr carrying a nymph, top edge gilt, covers and spine preserved, signed Flammarion. Expert : Mr. Nicolas Asvisio.

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MAUPASSANT Guy de. La Maison Tellier. Paris, Javal & Bourdeaux, 1926. In-4, edition illustrated with 15 original etchings by Alméry Lobel-Riche. Limited edition of 375 numbered copies, this one no. 360, one of 200 on Arches vellum with 2 states, two with remarks. Bound in half-maroquin with corners, spine with 4 nerves richly decorated and mosaiced with two flowers and a satyr carrying a nymph, top edge gilt, covers and spine preserved, signed Flammarion. Expert : Mr. Nicolas Asvisio.

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