Pierre CHAMPION

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Work illustrated with 24 phototype plates.
First cover marginally sunned with some light spotting, handsome interior condition.

First edition printed in 200 copies, ours one of the 194 numbered copies on Arches paper.
Full burgundy morocco binding, spine with 6 raised bands decorated with gilt fillets, gilt letter and collection number at head and foot, pastedowns lined with burgundy box calf and morocco frame, endpapers lined with burgundy box calf, original wrappers and spine preserved, minimal scratches of no importance to the edges, top edge gilt retaining its deckled edges, binding signed Charles Benoit.
Handsome copy perfectly executed.

First edition, one of the review copies service.
Autograph dedication signed by Pierre Champion to Renée Dunan.

first edition.
Autograph signed by Pierre Champion to Victor Bucaille.
Illustrated book of 2 frontispieces and 5 boards inset.
Back and boards marginally insolated, a spot on the first board of the first volume.