Benoit Szyk Monzie (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: g+ to vg. Limited edition. 1/300. Octavo (8 x 6"). [6], iv, [4], 323, [3]pp. Later blue cloth, with gold lettering and ruling to spine. Original wrappers bound in. Color vignette to title page. In this remarkable French novel by celebrated author Pierre Benoit, a young woman rediscovers her Jewish heritage, becomes a Zionist and devotes her time and fortune to supporting Jewish settlers in Palestine. This work is magnificently illustrated throughout with fifteen full color illuminated letters as chapter headings representing the 12 Tribes of Israel, and twelve tissue-guarded full-color pochoir plates. These stunning illustrations are characterized by a rich diversity of colors and detailed presentation, deliberately referring to the medieval and renaissance traditions of illumination of manuscripts, with interspersed contemporary elements. Limited edition of 300 numbered copies on Velin d'Arches, of which this is copy No.43. Minor and sporadic scratches to covers. Fore-edge slightly stained (not affecting pages). Text in French. Binding in overall good+, interior in very good condition.…

Paris, Albin Michel (impr. Coulouma), 1927. Fort in-8, (6)-IV-(4)-323-(5) pp., reliure Bradel papier, tête dorée, couverture et dos conservés (dos bruni, coiffe supérieure frottée, décharges de ruban adhésif sur les gardes). Vingt-sept compositions miniaturistes du célèbre illustrateur juif, coloriées au pochoir avec une minutie incroyable par les ateliers Saudé. Tirage limité à 327 exemplaires (12 Japon et 315 Arches), ici un des exemplaires Hors-Commerce, sur vélin d'Arches, non annoncés. * Voir photographie(s) / See picture(s). * Membre du SLAM et de la LILA / ILAB Member. La librairie est ouverte du lundi au vendredi de 14h à 19h. Merci de nous prévenir avant de passer,certains de nos livres étant entreposés dans une réserve. …