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Mambu et son Amour; Décors nègres de Jean Vergély – By Louis Charbonneau

$600
£462.49
€553.23
CA$872.56
A$899.54
CHF 511.11
MX$11,386.59
NOK 5,852.97
SEK 6,131.71
DKK 4,135.75

About the Item

This attractive and beautifully-bound volume fits in the period's vogue for exploration of African exoticism, with decorative borders on each page inspired by native African designs. The first edition of this fictional depiction of life in the Congo and environs appeared in 1924. Paris: René Kieffer, 1925. illustrations by Jean Vergély. 8vo., 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (192 x 141 mm), pp. 4, iv, 221, [3] decorations and frames printed in black and dark red ink throughout; includes map. Paper wrapper and spine, printed on blue paper in black, white, and gold, are bound in. René Kieffer tan morocco binding (ticket pasted on first fly leaf), with elaborate decorations of an African shield in blind on covers and spine; four raised bands, gilt title; gold-patterned endpapers; t.e.g., rest uncut. Very light bump at the tail of the spine, else the binding is in fine condition. Pages clean and binding tight. Copy 53 out of 1000 printed, this one on vélin teinté. 7th volume in the series Collection de l'Amour des livres published by René Kieffer. [Carteret Vol. 4, p. 112; BNF31929874]. Condition: Fine
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.56 in (19.2 cm)Width: 5.52 in (14 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1905
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Middletown, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BH8651stDibs: LU8340242009782

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