Description:
Decorative Bindings, Sets, Anatole France (1844-1924) Works, Autograph Edition, Signed by France, with Original Watercolors. New York: Gabriel Wells, 1924. Thirty octavo volumes bound in full uniform gold-tooled morocco, extra-illustrated throughout with original watercolors on the text leaves, each signed "WHD," set number 94 of 575 signed on the limitation page; at least one board detached, a few endcaps bruised, spines sunned, 8 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. (30)
Estimate $700-900
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