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J.-K. Huysmans – Là-Bas
Bibliophile's Book Edition – Binding signed by Joseph Trinckvel
Copy no. 41
Designation
Author: Joris-Karl Huysmans
Title: Là-Bas
Illustrations: Wood engravings and etchings in black by Fernand Hertenberger
Foreword: Lucien Descaves
Publisher: Georges Briffaut, Le Livre du Bibliophile, Paris
Date: circa 1926
Language: French
Description
Superb bibliophile edition of Là-Bas, the emblematic novel by J.-K. Huysmans, a major figure of Symbolism and Decadence.

The book is illustrated with original wood engravings and etchings in black by Fernand Hertenberger, specially created for this edition.
High-quality printing on fine paper, with a foreword by Lucien Descaves. This copy is bound in a luxurious binding by Joseph Trinckvel, a bookbinder renowned for his Art Deco creations.

Binding:
Full brown morocco leather,
Polychrome Art Deco geometric decoration (purple and blue fillets) framing the covers,
Ruffled spine,
Marbled endpapers,
Binding signed Joseph Trinckvel.

An elegant and perfectly balanced binding, characteristic of the great works of the Art Deco period.
Edition details:
Limited edition of 500 numbered copies, distributed as follows:
20 copies on old Japanese paper
40 copies on Imperial Japanese paper
50 copies on Rives vellum with enhanced states
390 copies on Rives vellum with the final state of the engravings
Copy offered: No. 41, accompanied by an original sketch by the artist.

Condition
Binding in very good condition, decorations and gilding well preserved
Interior fresh, paper clean
Minor signs of age, consistent with the age and normal use of a bibliophile's book
See photos for details.

Format
Quarto (approximately)
Why it's a beautiful piece
Major work by Huysmans
Original illustrations by Fernand Hertenberger
Published by Le Livre du Bibliophile
Art Deco binding signed by Joseph Trinckvel
Limited edition and numbered copy
A collector's book as well as a decorative object.

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