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Russian Literature & Art
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New York, NY 10036-1902 ![]()
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ANNENKOV, Iurii Pavlovich [Georges Annenkoff] (1889-1974) (illustrator). Crime à San-Francisco. Paris: Au Sans Pareil, 1927. 89 pp. 8vo (210 x 165 mm). By "Luc Durtain" [André Nepveu]. With 8 lithographs by Iu. P. Annenkov. Rebound in fine half gilt red morocco over marbled boards by Greuzevault with the original aqua wrappers bound in, t.e.g. Condition: wrappers with very light toning to edges. NUMBER 749 OF 650 COPIES ON VÉLIN LAFUMA. Annenkov's satirical and slightly racy Cubist designs for this French novel set in California are reminiscent of George Grosz's work. André Nepveu (1881-1959) was a Parisian throat doctor who wrote poetry and novels of social criticism under the pseudonym "Luc Durtain." ImagesClick on thumbnails to see larger images:
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