Paris: Le Livre, 1923. First Edition illustrated by Francois Louis Schmied. 3/4 Green Morocco binding over marbled paper boards, raised bands, gilt Art Deco motif panels, t.e.g., marble endpapers deckle edge. (20.5 x 15.5 cm). One of 850 copies from the total edition of 1030 on velin de Voiron paper; illustrated by b&w woodcut decorations and 6 original SIGNED hors-texte woodcut plates by F. L. Schmied, heightened in silver and gold pochoir; original wrappers sewn in. 411 pages; text in French. Handsome period Art Deco binding showing just light wear. References: Nasti B3; Ritchie 23; Monad 4695 Size: Octavo. Signed. Limited.. Leather. Very Good. Illus. by F. L. Schmied. Fine Binding.

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Bookseller: Books & Bidders (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 002811
Title: Salammbô [Salambo Fine Binding]
Author: Flaubert, Gustave
Illustrator: F. L. Schmied
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Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Edition: Limited.
Publisher: Le Livre
Place of Publication: Paris
Date Published: 1923
Keywords: FINE BINDING, LEATHER; FLAUBERT, SCHMIED
Bookseller catalogs: Leather Bound Books;

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Octavo: Another of the terms referring to page or book size, octavo refers to a standard printer's sheet folded four times, producing...
Raised Band(s): Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...
First Edition: In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
Fine Binding: An elaborate and decorative binding, example including a leather-bound book with gilt edges, raised blind stamps, raised ribs,...
Deckle edge: Deckle edge is the feathered edge of a page. Traditionally and historically, this was a side effect of the process of making...
Wrappers: The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...
Marbled Paper: Decorative colored paper that imitates marble with a veined, mottled, or swirling pattern. Commonly used as the end papers or...
Morocco: Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...