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Published by F.-L. Schmied, Paris, 1927
Seller: Thomas A. Goldwasser Rare Books (ABAA), CHESTER, CT, U.S.A.
Schmied, François-Louis (illustrator). 12-1/4 in. x 9-1/4 in.; 310 mm. x 235 mm. (20), 102, (2) pp. 42 offset plates, reproducing Schmied's original designs. Original printed wrappers, loose at the spine. Slight foxing, very good. One of 300 copies. Introductory letter from Louis Barthou to Schmied, and an essay, "La Sourate de Beau Livre," by J.-C. Mardrus, the texts are in French and English. An important source for the descriptions of Schmied's personal copies, and illustrations of unique binding designs. Nasti A25; Ritchie 24.