Unquestionably the most beautiful of fine papers, Japon - like papier de Chine - radically differs from European papers as it is exclusively plant-based (mulberry bark or other Japanese shrubs). This thick, silky, satiny, pearly paper helps to make each page a work of art in its own right. It thus reveals all its nobility when it carries a poetic work.
In addition, its ink absorption ability and its affinity with colours make it the ideal support for artists' books and lithographs. Nearly tear-proof and almost impervious to foxing, its only flaw would be its lack of flexibility. This paper almost always requires a binding for better handling and to honour its aesthetic perfection.
First edition, one of 50 copies printed anonymously on papier japon.
First edition, one of 50 copies printed anonymously on papier japon.
Illustrated with an erotic frontispiece by Félicien Rops on chine.
Custom chemise and slipcase in half morocco and paper boards signed Boichot, some discreet restorations to the spine and covers, some discreet restorations to the top margin of the frontispiece, not affecting the engraving.
“La Présidente”, honorary nickname given to Apollonie Sabatier (alias Aglaëe Savatier, her real name), was one of the most captivating Salon hostesses of the 19th century. She inspired an ethereal love in Baudelaire who
First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Japan, deluxe copies ("tirage de tête").
Beautiful copy wide-margined.
Illustrations by Charles Shoup.
First edition, one of 50 numbered copies on Japan, deluxe copies ("tirage de tête").
Two small tears in the head and foot of the spine, nice copy wide-margined.
First edition, one of 10 numbered copies on Japan paper, the deluxe issue.
Bradel binding in half chocolate-brown morocco with bands, smooth spine, date gilt at foot, marbled paper boards, brown endpapers and pastedowns, original wrappers and spine preserved, gilt edges, binding signed Honnelaître.
The first edition on simili-Japon paper.
Bradel grey cloth binding, navy blue cloth band with authors and title blindstamped to edge of upper board, upper cover preserved at end.
With 21 collages by Max Ernst.
A very good and rare copy.
