Louis-Frédéric ROUQUETTE

Illustrated edition with original two-tone lithographs by Georges Tcherkessoff, one of 800 numbered copies on Rives laid paper, the only printing along with 10 on Japan, 30 on Holland and 25 hors commerce on various papers.
A small tear reglued at foot of spine very slightly faded, two stains on slipcase.

[ALASKA] ROUQUETTE Louis-Frédéric & GAGNON Clarence. Le Grand Silence blanc (Roman vécu d'Alaska)
Mornay, Paris 1928, 20 x 25 cm, paper boards
First edition, illustrated by Clarence Gagnon, produced in 725 copies, this one of 650 on B.F.K. de Rives paper.
Decorative paper boards by P. Goy & C. Vilaine, light brown box spine, gilt date to foot, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt.
First printing of the frontispiece, the 32 color illustrations in the text and numerous culs-de-lampe, initials, borders, vignettes and ornaments by Clarence Gagnon.
A very good copy in a nice binding.