Jules Claretie - Le Drapeau

Paris, Calmann Levy, 1886 . Leather. A lovely limited edition copy of this work displaying the artwork shown at the French Academy. Limited to twenty-five copies on Japon, in a full morocco binding. Limited to twenty-five copies printed on Japon, with this copy out of series.This work - displaying patriotic artworks celebrated by the French Academy - was arranged by Jules Arsene Arnaud Claretie, a French literary figure and director of the Theatre Francais. It was first published in 1879.Illustrated with a frontispiece and twelve vignette engravings. Collated, complete.These engravings have been completed by Clapes, after the work of French artist Paul Adolphe Kauffmann.With the publisher's original paper wraps bound in to the rear, with significant loss to head of front wrap.A beautifully bound copy of this limited edition work. In a full morocco binding. A touch of discolouration to back strip and perimeters of rear board, and light fading to fore edge of front board. Faint spotting to front board. Publisher's original wraps bound in to the rear, with loss to head of front wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright. Pages erratically cut down, with sizes varying. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Paul Adolphe Kauffmann. Very Good Indeed .

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