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CLARETIE, Jules. ROBAUDI.
Buddha.
Paris, L. Conquet, 1888.
Fees include commission and taxes.
Buddha.
Paris, L. Conquet, 1888.
12mo, (2) leaves, 84 pp. Contemporary orange morocco, raised spine, author, title and date in gold, ornamented panels, framed by a triple fillet and a dotted line with angular fleurons, all gilt, double gilt fillet on the cap ends and corners, gilt lace on the cap ends, gilt edges, cover preserved [Marius Michel].
Illustrated with a frontispiece and 10 vignettes engraved by Adrien-Jean Nargeot after Alcide Théophile Robaudi.
First edition.
Limited edition of 400 copies, including 150 special editions on Japanese paper and Marais laid paper; this copy is no. 23 on Marais laid paper.
A copy enhanced with a charming watercolour signed by Robaudi on the half-title page and two sets of early black-and-white engravings.
A fine copy, beautifully bound by Marius Michel.