Marcel L'HERBIER - MAN RAY - Marcel FÉGUIDELivre Rare Book
L'enfantement du mort. Miracle en pourpre noir et or
1917rif. 44879Paris: Georges Crès & Cie 1917. Fine. Georges Crès & Cie Paris 1917 22 x 27 cm relié L'Enfantement du mort. Miracle en pourpre noir et or Georges Crès & Cie Paris 1917 22 x 27 cm Bradel bindingFirst edition one of 23 numbered copies on Japon impérial the tirage de tête. Elegant Bradel binding in half khaki embossed leather over paper boards with moiré effect gilt spirals by Goy & Vilaine illustrated covers preserved gilt moiré effect spirals to edges of covers top edge gilt. Autograph inscription from Marcel l'Herbier. With two original illustrations by Marcel Féguide. This copy is complete with its photographic portrait of the author by Man Ray. A very rare work printed in three colors and finished on the 18 April 1917 the 990th day of the war. Georges Crès & Cie hardcover
