Rodenbach, Georges
Bruges La Morte
Javal & Bourdeaux, Paris: 1930
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Loose in portfolio as issued with a chemise and slipcase; modest wear to green moire slipcase, slight wear to covers due to the weight of the book. Number 15 of 15 copies on Japon Imperial paper with the fine illustrations by Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer. illustrations in 5 states (color in text, color with additional printer's marks, blue, green, bistre). Laid in is a signed note from Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer. Lévy-Dhurmer had done a fine portrait of Rodenbach with Bruges in the background in 1895 which serves as the frontis illustration here along with a quote from Rodenbach. "J'aime beaucoup le talent de M. Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer qui fait a moi un portrait delicieux ou je me vois moi-meme comme en songe, dans un recul et un avenir d;années confondus avec ma chere Bruges-La-Morte, a laquelle il me mela, comme si j'en faisais partie." A really fine edition and marvelous pairing of artist and novel. First illustrated edition. Size: Folio. Illustrator: Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kilos. Category: Literature & Literary; Inventory No: 048651.
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