LACLOS (Choderlos de Pierre).

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LACLOS (Choderlos de Pierre).
The Dangerous Liaisons. Paris, Javal et Bourdeaux, 1928-1929. 2 volumes in-4, red morocco, Jansenist, inner frame decorated with a blue scroll and gilt filets, spandrels, lining and red moire guards, gilt edges on witnesses, cover and spine, cases (Ch. Septier). Illustrated edition of 60 copper-engraved colour compositions, 30 after William Ablett and 30 after Auguste Leroux. Edition of 50 copies on japanese, including the illustrations in triple state, one state in black and one in sanguine. A copy bearing a triple shipment signed by the publishers, enriched by: - an original watercolor and gouache on japan by Gustave Alaux. - an original watercolor by Auguste Leroux. - a sketch and 2 original drawings by William Ablett. - proofs of the color decomposition of 2 plates. - 8 black and coloured plates, 2 of which are in triple condition.
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