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JULES CHADEL (1870-1942)
LA FONTAINE, Jean de, Quelques Fables. Paris: Les Cent Bibliophiles, 1928, 4° (340 x 260mm.)
woodcuts printed in colours, 1927, on various papers, title, text, justification and set of 70, enhanced with four original drawings by Chadel in pen and wash, copy number 68 from the edition of 121, the full sheets as published, generally in good condition, bound in brown morocco gilt covers with overall geometric design composed from rules and six gilt squares on each cover, flat-backed spine with rules and lettering in gilt, gilt turn-ins, gilded fabric doublures each with original pen and wash sketch signed by Chadel, contrasting fabric liners, original wrappers bound-in, g.e., half morocco chemise, slipcase, by Georges Cretté
LA FONTAINE, Jean de, Quelques Fables. Paris: Les Cent Bibliophiles, 1928, 4° (340 x 260mm.)
woodcuts printed in colours, 1927, on various papers, title, text, justification and set of 70, enhanced with four original drawings by Chadel in pen and wash, copy number 68 from the edition of 121, the full sheets as published, generally in good condition, bound in brown morocco gilt covers with overall geometric design composed from rules and six gilt squares on each cover, flat-backed spine with rules and lettering in gilt, gilt turn-ins, gilded fabric doublures each with original pen and wash sketch signed by Chadel, contrasting fabric liners, original wrappers bound-in, g.e., half morocco chemise, slipcase, by Georges Cretté