SAINT MATTHEW. Gospel. Translation by Le Maistre de Sacy. Pa - Lot 198

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SAINT MATTHEW. Gospel. Translation by Le Maistre de Sacy. Pa - Lot 198
SAINT MATTHEW. Gospel. Translation by Le Maistre de Sacy. Paris, Louis Jou, 1928. In-8, bradel overlapping vellum, first cover decorated with a large green painted listel forming a rectangular frame with lobed parts in the middles and a large diamond-shaped listel painted in burgundy, gilt fillets and fleurons enhancing the composition, repeat decoration on the second cover, long title in red letters on the spine, gilt head, cover and spine, folder and slipcase (Lavaux). Leaf, 58 /// (3f.)-191-(2f.). Beautiful typography in black and red, printed with typefaces 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 (no. 111). A fine copy. Cover and slipcase slightly damaged.
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