LAWRENCE (D. H.). LADY CHATTERLEY. S.l., Deux-Rives, 1950. I - Lot 288

LAWRENCE (D. H.). LADY CHATTERLEY. S.l., Deux-Rives, 1950. In-8, copper chagrin, first plate decorated with a face in relief and gilt title, lining decorated with a stylized shape in relief, double endpaper, smooth spine, gilt head, covers. Color compositions by Edouard Chimot. One of 100 numbered copies on Rives, containing a copy of the original hors-commerce drypoint, a black suite of illustrations and the finished compositions in color. One spine rubbed. Also included: - BOYLESVE (R.). La leçon d'amour dans un parc. P., Piazza, 1942. In-8, ochre chagrin, first board framed with a large rectangle in relief, decorated in the center with a cupid painted in color, decorated paper lining and endpapers, cover (contemporary binding). Color illustrations by Calbet. Ex. num. sur velin. Also included: - COLETTE. L'ingénue libertine. Monte-Carlo, éd. du Livre, 1947. In-8, navy blue basane, boards and spine decorated with blue, red and green chagrin lozenges, cover and spine (contemporary binding). Off-text color illus. by S. Ballivet. Ex. num. on fine vellum. Binding faded. Also included: - COLETTE. La chatte. Bruxelles, éd. du Houblon, s.d. In-8, blue basane, 1st plate adorned with red leather title and ochre leather cat, smooth spine, cover. Ill. in color by Line Touchet. Together 4 volumes.