Ruth et Booz. Traduction littérale des textes sémitiques.
Paris: Chez F.L. Schmied, 1930.
Copy number 13 of 162 numbered copies (from an edition of 172 total) signed by Francois-Louis Schmied. Folio. A beautiful and lavish production, with 28 wood engravings printed in colors, each one signed by the artist; signed by Schmied on the colophon, and with an additional presentation inscription from the artist on the blank front free endpaper. With an additional suite of plates printed in black, being numbered 8 and signed by Schmied on the section's title page, and with an additional suite of plates in color, also numbered 8 and signed on the section title page, and an additional suite of 20 pages showing the separation of the plates. Bound a beautiful art binding by the French master binder Madame Marot-Rodde in full golden morocco, inlaid with a tan morocco panel and white vertical and horizontal striped. Inside boards with yellow watered silk pastedowns, surrounded by gilt and white morocco inlay, housed in a yellow marbled slipcase with morocco tips. Near Fine with rubbing to outer hinges. A stunning copy.
Price: $15,000.00