Lot no. 52
ELSKAMP Max (1862-1931). Les Joies blondes. Brussels, Nouvelle Société d'édition, 1934; large in-8 half caramel morocco with stripes, smooth spine with long title in black œser, boards decorated with grey and black geometric cardboard cut-outs in relief on an ochre background, ornamented cover, slipcase lined in two tones (C. Léonard). Largely an original edition printed by Buschmann in accordance with the author's last wishes. Wood-engraved ornaments by Max Elskamp, printed in ochre: of the 65 in the collection, 14 appear for the first time.
Special edition of 200 copies on Snow White, in principle reserved for Belgian institutions, plus 12 in Hollande.
☞ Copy n°1 on Snow White. Refined and perfectly executed binding by Christine Léonard.
📖 Pascal de Sadeleer, Max Elskamp, catalogue raisonné, no. 70.
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