De Fratellini - De geschiedenis van drie clowns - L'exemplaire de Paolo Fratellini

First edition of the Dutch translation by J.W.F. Werumeus Buning.
Half tan sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with a gilt cartouche with floral motifs enhanced with red mosaic morocco pieces forming the petals, red morocco title-label and author's name, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, covers preserved, top edge gilt, contemporary binding.
Illustrated with 6 photographic portraits as well as 50 drawings.
Precious signed autograph inscription from the translator J.W.F. Werumeus Buning: "A Messieurs les Fratellini hommage respectueux de leur traducteur et admirateur. JWF Werumeus Buning, Paris 28 Mai 1925." ["To Messrs. Fratellini, respectful tribute from their translator and admirer. JWF Werumeus Buning, Paris 28 May 1925."]
Distinguished provenance: from the library of Paolo Fratellini with two bookplates pasted on a pastedown and before the photographic section.