King, Hugh L,Kipling, Arthur LBiblio.com
Kees VAN DONGEN - Rudyard KIPLINGBiblio.com
Les plus beaux contes de Kipling illustrés par Van Dongen The finest tales by Kipling illustrated by Van Dongen
1920ref. 62787Paris: Editions de la Sirène 1920. Fine. Editions de la Sirène Paris 1920 22.50 x 30.50 cm relié sous chemise et étui Edition adorned with 23 original color illustrations ornaments and a layout by Kees Van Dongen one of 250 numbered copies on mould-made vellum ours unnumbered. Full old rose box binding smooth spine front cover pierced to reveal a reproduction of Kees Van Dongens illustration on page 37 rear cover decorated at the center with a vignette reproducing the ornament appearing at the foot of each page and drawn by Kees Van Dongen grey suede endleaves and pastedowns covers preserved gilt edges chemise with bands and flaps in old rose box grey paper boards white paper lining slipcase edged with old rose box boards and interior in grey suede a handsome ensemble signed by Florence Capart-Boré. Some light foxing and minor spotting. A fine and rare copy magnificently illustrated by Kees Van Dongen. Editions de la Sirène hardcover
