The Library of a Greek Bibliophile: Travel books, Aldines and an important Qur’an

The Library of a Greek Bibliophile: Travel books, Aldines and an important Qur’an

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Schmied and Mardrus. Ruth et Booz. 1930. 4to. original wrappers

Auction Closed

July 28, 10:56 AM GMT

Estimate

1,500 - 2,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

SCHMIED, FRANÇOIS-LOUIS--MARDRUS, JOSEPH CHARLES


Ruth et Booz. Paris: F.L. Schmied, 1930


4to (358 x 280mm.), copy number 60 from a limited edition of 172 copies, signed by the artist beneath the limitation, pochoir decoration and illustration by Schmied, loose as issued in original wrappers, brown buckram-backed folder and slipcase covered with wood-grain paper, printed paper label on upper cover and spine, label on spine slightly chipped, slightly rubbed, slipcase starting to split at head


PROVENANCE:

Hiroshi Aramata, sale in these rooms, 7 December 2015, lot 110