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“Letters from two young people temporarily separated, who, while granting each other freedom during their separation, promised to faithfully recount their adventures to one another during their time apart.” A.B., Paris, 1996
Letters from India and Paris. Editions Bénares
23.5 × 13.5 cm. 170 pages
At the expense of the Bayadères, Maurice Duflou, circa 1935.
12 etchings by Grim, pseudonym of Luc LAFNET (1899–1939)
Limited edition of 350 copies, copy no. 68.
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Sold at Marie Saint Germain Auctioneers,
253 rue Saint Honoré 75001 Paris
Lot 363 Estimate: 150–250 EUR
Results (no fees): 260€
Adolphe BELOT - [Luc LAFNET]. *Les Stations de l’amour*. Letters from India and Paris. Benares, published by Les Bayadères [Maurice Duflou, Paris, circa 1935]. In-4 format, comprising 2 folios, 168 pages, and 2 folios; cover bound in marbled brown paper, printed in red. Minor damage to the spine. Illustrated with 12 etchings signed “Grim,” the pseudonym of Luc Lafnet (1899–1939). The introduction is by Louis Perceau. Limited edition of 350 copies on Chesterfield laid paper, numbered at the press: Pia 1368, Dutel 2453.
Ref: 2MA549EC99