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(LALAU, MAURICE.) Rosny, J. -H. Tabubu. Roman Égyptien. 15 full-page illustrations, borders, and initials, and cover design, all wood-engraved by Lalau, printed in color and heightened with gold. Small 4to, contents loose as issued in original pictorial wrappers, unevenly toned, glassine dust jacket torn. Paris: Jules Meynial, 1932
number 43 of 110 copies on vélin de madagascar. a landmark of art deco book design and illustration. The typographer, Marthe Fequet, displayed innovative layout and design, influenced by François Louis Schmied. After World War II she worked extensively with Pierre Lecuire, producing some of the most beautiful livres d'artistes.
