Tartarin de Tarascon

Scripta et Picta, Paris 1937, 24,7x32,6cm, full morocco under chemise and slipcase.
Edition illustrated by Raoul Dufy, one of 130 numbered copies on papier blanc de Rives.
Precious full morocco binding aux têtes de lion [lion heads] signed Paul Bonet and dated 1949.
Full purple inlaid morocco binding by Paul Bonet dated 1949, spine color very skillfully restored, discreet restoration on the upper part of a joint and spine-end, inlaid covers featuring lions with fine inlays of green, ochre, and red calf within numerous gilt fillets, light green velvet endpapers, original wrappers and spine preserved, gilt over untrimmed edges, chemise and slipcase entirely restored with gilt title and date on spine.
Illustrated with 107 original color lithographs and 34 ornamental initials by Raoul Dufy. “Beautiful modern publication, the most important of the artist” (Carteret).
Exceptional copy with two original watercolors (one signed in pencil) and an original pencil drawing signed by Raoul Dufy.
Handsome copy set in a rare Bonet binding “aux têtes de lion”.