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(MUCHA, ALPHONSE.) De Flers, Robert. Ilsée Princesse de Tripoli. 132 color lithographed illustrations and borders surrounding the text, cover, six letters, fleurons, and culs-de-lampe, by Mucha, plus a full suite in black and white. Small folio, full green crushed morocco gilt with gold silk moiré endleaves, by Gruel, a few surface marks, spine a bit rubbed with some restoration and wear along joints; hinges starting. Ex-collection Francis Kettaneh, with his bookplate. Paris: Piazza, 1897
mucha's stunningly beautiful masterpiece of book illustration. number 49 of 252 copies signed by de flers. This copy is one of only thirty-five printed on China paper with the extra suite. One of Mucha's most beautiful, full-concept illustrated books rich with his distinctive Art Nouveau motifs. The symbols he used illustrate the devotion, tenderness, and suffering of lovers not destined to meet in this world, personified by the beautiful Princess Lointaine. Carteret IV, 162.
