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4 folio volumes under folded cover, in sheets under casings (case and publisher's folder), each illustrated with 22 engravings by Georges Pogedaïeff (these 22 engravings including the engravings out of text (under serpentes), the page engraving of title, the vignettes and the coat of arms), i.e. a set of 88 engravings
TI: 1fb., pre-title, edition sheet, title with red and black engraving, 90pp., 1fb., sheet with artist's signature and coat of arms, 1fb.
TII: 1fb., pre-title, title with black and blue engraving, edition sheet, title with black and black engraving, 82pp., 1p., sheet with artist's signature and coat of arms, 2fb.
TIII: 1fb., pre-title, edition sheet, title with black and orange engraving, sheet with artist's signature and coat of arms, 98pp., 2fb.
TIV: 1fb., pre-title, edition sheet, title with black and purple engraving, sheet with artist's signature and coat of arms, 94pp., 1fb.
34x27cm, 5kg
Good general condition of the casings and cardboard folders (classic friction from use without consequence). Back of the folders in various colored fabrics with title inlaid in gilded letters (a stained slipcase). Paperbacks in good condition, interior in good condition, clean and fresh.
Edition of 199 copies, one of 130 on pure Jouhannot vellum, this is copy no. 71. All copies bear the signature of G. de Pogedaïeff in pencil, accompanied by a coat of arms with motto and dedication. PA. 67328485
