VERLAINE Paul. Parallèlement. Paris, Editions d'art Devambez, 1931. In-4, edition illustrated with 23 original etchings by Edouard Chimot, including a frontispiece and 5 full-page etchings. Limited edition of 213 numbered copies, this one of 15 reserved for collaborators, this one an artist's copy N signed by the illustrator, on Japon paper including an original full-page drawing signed by Chimot and two suites of etchings on Japon paper (in black with remarks and in sanguine with remarks). Bound in full posterior orange morocco, 2 double-ribbed spines surrounded by a black fillet and framed with gilt fillets, title and author gilt, top edge gilt, covers and spine preserved. Expert : Mr. Nicolas Asvisio.

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