Lot no. 1814
JOUVE (Paul) & KIPLING (Rudyard). The Hunt for Kaa. Paris, Javal et Bourdeaux, 1930.
In-folio of XV-115-[1] pp. in ff, cover illustrated with title in grey lettering in gilt decoration, in leopard-print spine folder and slipcase (one side panel missing).
22 colour illustrations including the title, 10 full-page and 3 double-page, wood-engraved by Camille Beltrand in collaboration with P. Bouchet. Numerous decorative bands in colour on a gold background. The typography and printing of this edition were carried out in the workshops of Pierre Bouchet.
Edition of 185 copies on Japon impérial à la forme; no. 116 of the 125 sold. One of Paul Jouve's masterpieces.
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
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