[Rarebooks] FS: Baudelaire's LES FLEURS DU MAL illustrated by Auguste Rodin and Jacob Epstein

[Charles Agvent]

BAUDELAIRE, Charles. LES FLEURS DU MAL and FLOWERS OF EVIL. Paris: 
Limited Editions Club, 1940. Two volumes, one in the original French (7" 
x 9") bound in light blue wraps with glassine wrapper and the other with 
English translations by various hands (6-3/4" x 11- 1/2") bound in full 
burgundy cloth with gilt lettering. The definitive edition of the 
original French text with illustrations by Auguste Rodin reproduced from 
the copy of the book Rodin illustrated for Paul Gallimard. The English 
edition printed at the Fanfare Press. Edited, with an introduction and 
notes, by James Laver. Illustrated with 24 drawings by Jacob Epstein 
printed from the lithographic stone by Mourlot in Paris. Of a total of 
1500 numbered but unsigned copies, this is one of only 15 Presentation 
Copies with the publisher's blindstamp attesting to such on the colophon 
page of the English volume where the printed number "1144" is struck 
through and the initials "G.M." are handwritten. The French volume is 
similar but without a number previously written. Acquired directly from 
the publisher's files, and most likely the publisher George Macy's very 
own copy. Spine of the English volume sunned, lettering still clear, and 
a short split to the inner front hinge. Near Fine in a close to Fine 
example of the scarce slipcase.

This title was delayed seven years in shipment because of World War II 
with members not receiving the book until 1947. The books were stored 
under great hazard during the Nazi occupation and could not be finished 
until the war in Europe had concluded. (#016591) $500.00

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