CANTIQUE DES CANTIQUES (Le). Translated by... - Lot 133 - Giquello

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CANTIQUE DES CANTIQUES (Le). Translated by... - Lot 133 - Giquello
CANTIQUE DES CANTIQUES (Le). Translated by Ernest Renan. Paris, F.-L. Schmied, 1925. In-8, azure blue morocco, on each plate large central mosaic medallion representing on a grey background two ancient priests before the sacred fire, in the corners, four mosaic medallions, white morocco lining bordered by a floral mosaic lace, in the centre golden Star of David, white moire guard, golden edges on witnesses, cover and back (Ch. Septier). One of the major books of the Art Deco period, Schmied's masterpiece. Each page is adorned with compositions and lettering, engraved on wood and printed in colour, gold and silver, in a revolutionary layout that offers an entirely new aesthetic of the Book. Edition of 110 copies, the first 6 being collaborators' copies, with a double series of engravings. Printed copy for Pierre Bouchet, engraver and pressman, with a suite in black of all the engravings.
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