Santons Provence by Marie Mauron (4 results)

paper wrappers. oblong 12mo. paper wrappers. 32 pages. Monograph 59. Limited to 360 copies for the Typophiles. Illustrated by Elaine and Donald Bolognese and designed by John Begg. A near fine copy. Typophiles (illustrator).

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. Translated from the French by Melvin Askew and Elena Fels Noth. Illustrated by Elaine and Donald Bolognese. 16mo. 30pp. Oblong stapled wrappers. Staples oxidized, light spotting on the cover with bumped corners, very good. A holiday greeting card from the publisher laid in. 360 copies set aside for The Typophiles as Monograph No. 59.…

Condition: Very good. First edition, presumed 1 of 360 copies, "set aside by the publishers as Monograph No. 59 for distribution by The Typophiles;" oblong 4 1/4 x 6; pp. 3-30, [1]; off-white, pictorial wraps; illustrated with drawings by Elaine and Donald Bolognese; light age-toning to bottom edge of wraps and small creases to tail of spine; in very good or better condition.According to history, the Santons of Provence came from the first living Nativity scene, created in 1223 by St. Francis in Greccio. In essence, Santons are clay figurines, representing the customs, dress, activities, and people of Provence.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition, Limited Edition. Small s/back, illustrated wraps, light toning, rear cover with a corner crease; fine internally, no inscriptions. 32pp. One of only 360 issued. Postage will be reduced for this item. Elaine and Donald Bolognese (illustrator).