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Bonheur de ce monde, by François Turpin, illustrated by Gio Colucci

$350
£265.40
€307.09
CA$494.74
A$551.54
CHF 287.65
MX$6,669.37
NOK 3,615.90
SEK 3,421.36
DKK 2,292.08

About the Item

Paris: Éditions du Scarabée, 1929. First Edition. Large 8vo, 11 7/8 x 9 3/4 inches (302 x 250 mm); 45 pp. with 4 etchings by Gio Colucci. Edition limited to 115 numbered copies on white Arches paper with Jenson type, of which this is copy no. 50 as printed on the limitation page. Loose as issued in portfolio with original paper cover with flaps, printed in red and black with beautiful typography, and with its original glassine wrapper. There is some toning and slight wear to the glassine and cover, and offset to pages facing the etchings, but the portfolio is in excellent condition and the impressions strong and powerful. Inscribed and dated in pencil by artist on the half title. [BNF31506565]. This play by François Turpin was created on the stage of the Atelier in Paris by the Athéna theater on February 1, 1928 Gio COLUCCI (1892-1974) Painter, sculptor, ceramist was born in Florence. Condition: Near fine.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.89 in (30.2 cm)Width: 9.85 in (25 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1929
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Middletown, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BH5181stDibs: LU8340246413872

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