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Au Souffle du Khamsîn; Poèmes décorés d'un frontispice par Georges Leroux et de vingt-six inscriptions Arabes
by Chabal, Jeanne H
- Used
- Condition
- Very Good+
- Seller
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Middletown, New York, United States
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About This Item
Paris: Édourd Pelletan, 1911. Limited Edition. Very Good+. Georges Leroux. 16mo, 7 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. (185 x 140 mm); pp. x + 94 + colophon printed in black, red, and green ink, paper evenly toned throughout. Frontispiece by Georges Leroux. Beautiful Art Deco brown calf binding by Renee Kiefer with blind stamped Egyptian symbols highlighted in green ink; gilt title on spine, blind tooled fillets on turn-ins, double endpapers, marbled; t.e.g., original paper covers bound in; chip at head of spine, corners a little rubbed, front and back hinges expertly repaired. Presentation copy, Copy no. 42, on the limitation page.
[BNF31922120]. This elegantly-printed and bound small volume is enhanced by an affectionate inscription by the author to her friend Mathilde Koehn, and a holograph poem of 4 stanzas, initialed and dated 1917. The Khamisin, or Kamseen, is dry, hot, sandy local wind affecting Egypt and the Levant, and it is the inspiration for author Jeanne Chabal dedicated these impressions of Egypt to Pierre Loti (French academician and travel writer), whom the author hails as "unmatched poet of the Orient, full of light and silence
[BNF31922120]. This elegantly-printed and bound small volume is enhanced by an affectionate inscription by the author to her friend Mathilde Koehn, and a holograph poem of 4 stanzas, initialed and dated 1917. The Khamisin, or Kamseen, is dry, hot, sandy local wind affecting Egypt and the Levant, and it is the inspiration for author Jeanne Chabal dedicated these impressions of Egypt to Pierre Loti (French academician and travel writer), whom the author hails as "unmatched poet of the Orient, full of light and silence
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- Bookseller
- Rob Zanger Rare Books LLC
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 626
- Title
- Au Souffle du Khamsîn; Poèmes décorés d'un frontispice par Georges Leroux et de vingt-six inscriptions Arabes
- Author
- Chabal, Jeanne H
- Illustrator
- Georges Leroux
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Limited Edition
- Publisher
- Édourd Pelletan
- Place of Publication
- Paris
- Date Published
- 1911
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Rob Zanger Rare Books is located amidst a serene pastoral setting in the Mid-Hudson Valley of New York State. We offer rare books, fine art (primarily works on paper), photographs, and antiques. Our commitment is to authentic presentation of the works we offer based on scrupulous research; with integrity and ethical conduct, and responsive, respectful and friendly service. We have zero tolerance for dissembling, shenanigans, or hornswoggling.
The books, artworks, photographs, and cabinet items shown here are a selection from our inventory. We welcome Inquiries for particular books, artworks, or photographs you're searching for, or for something similar to the works we're offering. Please visit our website, www.robzangerrarebooks.com to communicate your interests or questions.
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