FOMBEURE, 2 WORKS IN BINDINGS BY LEGRAIN

J'apprivoise par jeu. Paris: Les amis de l'originale, 1947, copy no. 11 of a limited edition of 475 copies, one of 50 on Isle-de-France pur chiffon, 8vo (177 x 110mm.), binding by Legrain of half crushed terracotta morocco with tooling in gilt and silver, spine lettered in gilt, top edge gilt, others uncut, original wrappers bound in, binding slightly wornSortilèges vus de près. Paris: Editions de Noel, 1947, copy no. 25 of a limited edition of 1,000 copies, one of 50 on vélin de renage, 8vo (220 x 137mm.), binding by Legrain of half crushed terracotta morocco, boards with paper onlays matching the tooling in gilt on the morocco section, spine with the author's name in gilt, vertical title in black on upper cover, top edge gilt, others uncut, binding slightly rubbed

From the collection of a former curator of the Louvre, sale, Parke-Bernet, 22 November 1956, part of lot 219 (with 2 other works similar)

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

These bindings were executed for the 1950 Exposition de la demi-reliure decorée.