Sale 2781
New York
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29 October 2013
Price realised
USD 25,000
Estimate
REDON, Odilon (1840-1916) and PICARD, Edmond (1836-1924) El Maghreb Al Aksa. Une Mission Belge au Maroc The book, containing, title, text, illustrations by Théo van Rysselberghe and frontispiece by Redon (Mellerio 103), copy number 178 from the edition of 200, minor wear and surface dirt to the paper cover, otherwise in generally good condition, in the original cloth-covered cover, with titles in red, some wear and staining to the cover, the silk ties missing. 13 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. (345 x 265 mm.) (overall)
Provenance
acquired from Tisza, 1984
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