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ADAM (Paul). Letters from Malaysia. Published by G. Crès Et Cie - Les maitres du livre in 1922. In-12 format, paperback in black half-chagrin slipcase. One of 60 numbered copies on Rives wove paper (n°32). Edition decorated with original compositions, drawn and wood-engraved by Maurice De Becque, frontispiece portrait of the author engraved by Paul Baudier. Very good condition.

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ADAM (Paul). Letters from Malaysia. Published by G. Crès Et Cie - Les maitres du livre in 1922. In-12 format, paperback in black half-chagrin slipcase. One of 60 numbered copies on Rives wove paper (n°32). Edition decorated with original compositions, drawn and wood-engraved by Maurice De Becque, frontispiece portrait of the author engraved by Paul Baudier. Very good condition.

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