Daphnis and Chloe

1937. MAILLOL, Aristide. Les Pastorales de Daphnis and Chloe. By Longus. With 52 woodcuts by Aristide Maillol. Two volumes. 8vo., original illustrated wrappers and publisher's vellum-backed slipcases. Paris: Gonin, 1937. A unique copy of the most beloved of all Maillol's books. This is the publisher's copy accompanied by 6 autograph letters from Maillol to the publisher discussin varuious aspects of the making of the book. As with all his books, Maillol was closely involved in all aspects of production, and the result is an extremely pleasing work, "perhaps the most harmonious of Maillol's illustrated books" (Garvey). This is copy number 1 of 25 hors commerce copies on large paper containing a double suite of the plates, one in black and white and one in sanguine. It is also accompanied by a somewhat foxed example of the wedding invitation which Maillol printed for Gonin and a letter from Gonin to the original purchaser of this copy. Signed by Maillol on the colophon. The Artist and the Book 174.