Description
De Maupassant, Guy.
The Life Work of Henri Rene Guy De Maupassant.
New York and London: M. Walter Dunne; copyright 1903
Salon Edition.
Numbered copy: No. 270 (of 1244)
SIGNED by the Managing Editor Robert Arnot (at the beautifully printed art nouveau preliminary double page by Dwig in Volume I).
Included original sales receipt letter (with envelope) dated 1905 from Weedon-Frick Company
Illustrated with original drawings by French and American artists, each with captioned tissue guards
17 volumes, complete.
original 3/4 brown morocco and marbled boards binding.
Upper edge gilt. Other edges are uncut. Marbled endpapers.
Spines decorated in gilt.
Size 6 1/2 by 9 1/4"
Very good interior condition, some wear of the spines
Text in English (for the first time complete in English)
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Reserve: $699.00
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The Life Work of Henri Rene Guy De Maupassant.
New York and London: M. Walter Dunne; copyright 1903
Salon Edition.
Numbered copy: No. 270 (of 1244)
SIGNED by the Managing Editor Robert Arnot (at the beautifully printed art nouveau preliminary double page by Dwig in Volume I).
Included original sales receipt letter (with envelope) dated 1905 from Weedon-Frick Company
Illustrated with original drawings by French and American artists, each with captioned tissue guards
17 volumes, complete.
original 3/4 brown morocco and marbled boards binding.
Upper edge gilt. Other edges are uncut. Marbled endpapers.
Spines decorated in gilt.
Size 6 1/2 by 9 1/4"
Very good interior condition, some wear of the spines
Text in English (for the first time complete in English)
=
Reserve: $699.00
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
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1903 WORKS of GUY De MAUPASSANT 17 VOLUMES antique ILLUSTRATED LTD ED in ENGLISH
Estimate $800-$1,000
Starting Price
$340
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