Lot no. 616
SAINT FRANCOIS D'ASSISE (1181-82-1226)
FIORETTI. 1913. IN FRENCH.
Petites Fleurs de Saint François d'Assise, translated from the Italian by André Pératé, illustrated by Maurice Denis.
Paris, Jacques Beltrand, MCMXIII (1913).
Limited edition of 120 copies, this one No. 99.
In folio, double leaves in titled hardback cover, closed with strings,
(3) ff, proof of issue, spurious title page, title page, pp. I to VI, title page, frontispiece, 256 p, (4) ff
Illustrated with a frontispiece, numerous compositions and typographical ornaments, engraved in colour in the text, each page contained in a coloured engraved frame.
37 x 27 cm
Minor brown spots
One hundred and twenty copies were printed by the Imprimerie Nationale, with the authorisation of the Garde des Sceaux, Minister of Justice, under the patronage of several friends of Art and the direction of Mr Gabriel Thomas. Mr Jacques Beltrand, assisted by his brothers Marcel, Camille and Georges, engraved the illustrations on wood.
The compositions and ornaments were printed on the engraver's hand presses by Messrs Fequet, Lacou and Bonin.
SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI (1181/82-1226)
Fioretti. Little Flowers of Saint Francis of Assisi. Paris: Jacques Beltrand, 1913.
Large folio (37 x 27 cm). Illustrated with a frontispiece, numerous colour-engraved compositions, and ornamental borders. Some occasional foxing.
Original cartonnage covers with printed title, secured with original cord ties.
LIMITED EDITION, ONE OF 120 COPIES, THIS ONE NUMBER 99. Printed at the Imprimerie Nationale under the patronage of Gabriel Thomas. Wood engravings by Jacques Beltrand and his brothers. Printed on hand presses by Fequet, Lacou, and Bonin.
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
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