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12 Contes / 12 Stories by Mark Twain, illustrated by Jean Trubert

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A collection of twelve stories by Mark Twain, translated into French and amusingly illustrated in color by Jean Trubert (1909 – 1983) a well known and prolific comic strip designer and script writer. He worked on Tintin, Bécassine, and many others; he also illustrated several classics for the bibliophile editions including Le Roman de Renart. His drawings were prepared as wood engravings for this edition by Gérard Angiolini. Full title: 12 Contes; Traduits de l'anglais par Gabriel de Lauterec One of only 35 copies with the extra suite of woodblocks. A special copy inscribed to Madame Heloise Bonetti by the engraver, G. Angiolini, on the limitation page. Paris: Editions du Pavois, 1946. J 2 volumes, 4to, 10 7/8 x 8 1/2 inches (276 x 216 mm); printed on watermarked Johannot paper. Vol 1, 209 pp., printed in black with sienna page headings and numbers; Vol. 2 contains various states of the woodblocks, colored and monochrome, some offset on text from the illustrations. Gorgeous custom binding in pebbled tan morocco, with drystamped edges and marbled paper boards; raised bands, gilt title and mosaic decorations in compartments, top edges trimmed, remainder deckled; original paper wrappers bound in; housed in a matching slipcase. Condition: Fine.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 108.67 in (276 cm)Width: 83.08 in (211 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1946
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Middletown, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 14951stDibs: LU8340240494672

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