MICHAUT, Gustave. CARRÉ, Léon., Aucassin and Nicolette.

Paris, H. Piazza, 1929. In-8 (25 x 20 cm). Period peacock-blue morocco leather, spine with four raised bands, author and illustrator’s names in gold, title in red mosaic lettering along the spine, figurative medallion in mosaic on the upper cover depicting Aucassin and Nicolette, outlined in red morocco leather, headdresses and headpieces adorned with braids and small metal fittings featuring heart and circle motifs, blue tabis endpapers, double endpapers with a gap, inner covers framed in blue morocco mosaic with bands of burgundy morocco and gilt braid, gilt edges on endpapers, marbled slipcase with morocco bias binding [Louise Pinard] (spine slightly faded).

Estimate:£167.17

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