53 - BAUDU (René) and LOBEL-RICHE (Alméry). *Agora*. Illustrated with 23 original compositions, drawn and engraved in drypoint by Lobel-Riche.

BAUDU (René) and LOBEL-RICHE (Alméry). *Agora*. Illustrated with 23 original compositions, drawn and engraved in drypoint by Lobel-Riche. A remarkable copy of this first edition, illustrated with 23 etchings by Lobel-Riche, exceptionally enriched with 4 original drawings by Lobel-Riche and a series of 22 engravings with annotations, in a beautiful mosaic binding by Georges Cretté. Paris, published by the authors, 1925. In-4 (195x270 mm), capucine morocco, plain spine adorned with four repeating blind-stamped bands matching those on the covers; large geometric design on the covers consisting of gilded palmettes bordering a double vertical row of radiating circles, blind-stamped with the centers in a mosaic of red or black morocco leather; interior edging in the same morocco leather signed “Georges Cretté,” brown suede endpapers and linings, edges gilt on endpapers, covers and spine preserved, edged slipcase (Georges Cretté). 95 pages, 23 original black-and-white etchings by Lobel-Riche, including 1 frontispiece, 7 insert plates, and 15 plates within the text. Very rare and minimal foxing, slight wear to the slipcase. First edition illustrated with 23 original etchings by Alméry Lobel-Riche (1877–1950). Limited edition of 310 copies; this is one of 60 copies on Arches vellum (no. 120). A precious copy enriched with 4 original drawings by Lobel-Riche—one signed and two monogrammed—and a set of 22 engravings with notes (the vignette illustrating page 73 is missing). Ex-libris vignette by Prof. Mercy on the half-title page. Beautiful mosaic binding by Georges Cretté (1893–1969), one of the most important French bookbinders of the 20th century. Copy in perfect condition.