SAINT MATTHEW. Gospel. Translation by Le Maistre de Sacy. Pa - Lot 168

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SAINT MATTHEW. Gospel. Translation by Le Maistre de Sacy. Pa - Lot 168
SAINT MATTHEW. Gospel. Translation by Le Maistre de Sacy. Paris, Louis Jou, 1928. In-8, bradel vellum with covers, decoration on the first plate composed of a large listel painted in green forming a rectangular frame with lobed parts in the middle and a large listel painted in burgundy of diamond shape, gilt fillets and fleurons enhancing the composition, reminder of the decoration on the second plate, title in red letters on the spine, gilt head, cover and spine, folder and slipcase (Lavaux) Leaf, 58 /// (3f.)-191-(2f.). Very nice typography in black and red, printed with the characters designed by Louis Jou. Numerous ornaments and 81 woodcuts by Louis Jou, including 29 full-page, 28 lettrines, 22 culs-de-lampe, a justification plate and the printer's mark. Edition of 310 copies, this one of 245 on laid paper (n° 111). A nice copy. Cover and slipcase a little damaged.
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