HUŸSMANS (Joris-Karl). Three churches. Paris, René Kieffer, 1920. In-4, jansenist navy morocco, smooth spine, gilt head, untrimmed, navy morocco lining framing two silk prints of engravings from the work, brocaded silk endpapers, cover and spine, blue suede lined folder, slipcase (Devauchelle). Edition illustrated with 21 original etchings by Charles Jouas, printed in an edition of 260 copies. "One of Jouas's best books", according to Carteret. A first copy on old japon, unjustified, beside the 10 announced in the justification, containing an original watercolour depicting a virgin and child, four additional states, three of which with remarks for each plate, and a colour suite drawn under the artist's direction from his originals. Also included - A watercolour drawing for the illustrated cover, signed and dated 1921 - Four double-sided drawings and six superb preparatory drawings in colour - A watercolour fold-out drawing, a suite of eight coloured drawings and a tracing. - One state printed on parchment. - For twelve of the figures, a state on ochre satin. An exceptional copy from the publisher René Kieffer. Carteret Illustrés IV, 213 - Mahé II, 424-425.