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LOT 491

Lot 491

Louis-Frédéric Rouquette (1884-1926) and Clarence Gagnon (1881-1942)

Louis-Frédéric Rouquette (1884-1926) and Clarence Gagnon (1881-1942)
Lot 491 Details
Louis-Frédéric Rouquette (1884-1926) and Clarence Gagnon (1881-1942)

LE GRAND SILENCE BLANC

4to., 238pp., 1st edition, numbered 409 of 650 on 'Rives' deckle edged vellum, from an overall edition of 725, with text in French, illustrated throughout by Clarence Gagnon with 33 large colour pochoir illustrations, vignettes, initials, chapter headings, and tailpieces, soft bound with illustrated wrapper
10 x 8 in — 25.4 x 20.3 cm

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $325
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Louis-Frédéric Rouquette (1884-1926) and Clarence Gagnon (1881-1942)
  • Louis-Frédéric Rouquette (1884-1926) and Clarence Gagnon (1881-1942)
  • Louis-Frédéric Rouquette (1884-1926) and Clarence Gagnon (1881-1942)
  • Louis-Frédéric Rouquette (1884-1926) and Clarence Gagnon (1881-1942)
  • Louis-Frédéric Rouquette (1884-1926) and Clarence Gagnon (1881-1942)
  • Louis-Frédéric Rouquette (1884-1926) and Clarence Gagnon (1881-1942)
  • Louis-Frédéric Rouquette (1884-1926) and Clarence Gagnon (1881-1942)

CONDITION DETAILS

Cover wrapper soiled and brittle with losses to spine; repairs to cover 'envelope' folds; interior clean and bright

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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