[JOUVE (Paul)] – COLETTE. Paradis terrestres. Lausanne, Gonin & Cie, n.d. [1932].

Large 4to, loose as issued in illustrated wrappers, housed in the publisher’s chemise and slipcase.

Illustrated with 75 in- and out-of-text wood engravings in black and colour by Paul Jouve, engraved by Jules-Léon Perrichon. First edition, limited to 150 numbered and signed copies on Japon paper. This copy is enriched with an original signed drawing by Jouve, Tigre, after the illustration on p. 121; a suite of 71 engravings in black (including 6 double-page plates); and a trial proof of one of the illustrations.

A delightful copy despite some wear to the chemise and slipcase.

[JOUVE (Paul)] – COLETTE. Paradis terrestres. Lausanne, Gonin & Cie, n.d. [1932].

Large 4to, loose as issued in illustrated wrappers, housed in the publisher’s chemise and slipcase.

Illustrated with 75 in- and out-of-text wood engravings in black and colour by Paul Jouve, engraved by Jules-Léon Perrichon.
First edition, limited to 150 numbered and signed copies on Japon paper.
This copy is enriched with an original signed drawing by Jouve, Tigre, after the illustration on p. 121; a suite of 71 engravings in black (including 6 double-page plates); and a trial proof of one of the illustrations.

A delightful copy despite some wear to the chemise and slipcase.

Very good condition overall despite some wear to the slipcase.

Wear, soiling, and minor losses to the publisher’s slipcase and chemise.

The leaves are generally clean.
Scattered and minimal foxing to a few plates from the suite.
Minor and light soiling to some plates, particularly on the versos