Description
First edition of Maxime by Henri Duvernois, published in 1929.
Quarto, 186pp [3]. Pink paper covers with folded flaps, title printed on spine and front cover. With 65 wood engravings by Carlègle. Text in French. Uncut edges. Includes the scarce glassine dust jacket, worn at edges, solid flap folds. Housed in the publisher’s marbled chemise with hole at top of spine, within marbled slipcase with shelf wear to panels, solid condition. From a limited edition of 450 copies, this being number 369. A fine example.
