first edition illustrated wraps
1898 · Paris
by BONNARD, PIERRE (1867-1947). Andre Mellerio (1862–1943)
L'estampe et L'Affiche., 1898. The complete book with original lithograph frontispiece. Bouvet 53. La Loge and cover. Bouvet 52 both by Bonnard. Publication by L'Estampe et l'Affiche. Bouvet 52 & 53.. Roger-Marx 72 & 73. One of 800 on papier teinté. 8 ¾ x 7 ½,, 220 x 190mm. From the first edition limited to 1,000 copies, this being the edition of 80 on veilin. 57pp. The coloured frontispiece and the front cover are original lithographs by Bonnard. A collection of texts edited by Mellerio. Fine copy, the covers slightly yellowed and common on this age paper and type. La Loge is in perfect cond. Prov: H.M. PETIET, his estate stamp on the inside flap (truncated)