Anatole France; illustrations de Serge de Solomko et de...

A lot of two books: 1/ FRANCE (Anatole) — The Corinthian Nuptials. A dramatic poem in three parts. Illustrations by Serge de Solomko, etchings by E. Decisy. Paris, Librairie des Amateurs (F. Ferroud, successor), 1926. A volume in octavo, in paperback with publisher's illustrated dust jacket. Edition in accordance with the representations of the Comédie-Française. One of 1,000 copies numbered on Arches laid paper (No. 805), initialed by the publisher. Engravings etched in intaglio beyond the text and color vignettes in the text. Good copy, paperback. Interior very fresh with no foxing. Cover slightly shaded/soiled by time, with light rubbing to the head and tail. 2/ FRANCE (Anatole) — The Legend of the Saints Oliverie and Liberette. Color illustrations by Gustave-Adolphe Mossa. Paris, Librairie des Amateurs (F. Ferroud, successor), 1924. A volume in octavo, paperback with dust jacket. One of the copies on fine Hollande vélin, numbered No. 1453 and initialed by the publisher. Richly illustrated in colors in the style of ancient manuscripts by Gustave-Adolphe Mossa. Condition: Very fine copy, fresh and well preserved. Interior immaculate, not trimmed. Cover clean with a slight patina of use."

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