Diderot (denis) - The Nun. Paris, J. Chevrel, 1916, Illustrated By Van Maele.

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Object description :

"Diderot (denis) - The Nun. Paris, J. Chevrel, 1916, Illustrated By Van Maele."

[VAN MAELE] - DIDEROT (Denis) - The nun. Paris, J. Chevrel, 1916; in-8, IX-313 pp., brown half-morocco binding with corners signed A. Blanchetière, smooth spine decorated and mosaicked with a geometric pattern and a nun, gilt head, preserved cover. One of 200 numbered copies on Arches laid paper. Full text published with a preface and notes by Mr. Maurice Tourneux. Illustrated with etching by Martin van Maele. The headings and ornaments are wood-engraved by Eugène Dété. A beautiful image adaptation of Diderot's text, the illustration is sometimes close to the mezzotint, which adds a dramatic effect to the naked bodies of the nun. A fine copy in very good condition.

Price: 300 €

Artist: Diderot (denis), Imprimé Par J. Chevrel, En 1916 Et Illustré Par Martin Van Maele.
Period: 20th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Très bon état.

Length: in-8 environ 1 kilo.

Reference: 1055030