(LABOCETTA, MARIO.) Hoffmann, E.T.A. Contes d'Hoffmann. Color plates, vignettes, and head- and tailpieces by Labocetta. Small 4to, deluxe binding, signed "Ét. Jean" of handsome navy morocco with horizontal bands of alternating thickness along spine, gilt title and decoration along edges, bands, and turn-ins, which also feature red calf diamonds; pink watered silk endleaves; all edges trimmed and gilt, original wrappers bound in; marbled board slipcase. with fanciful illustrations by italian art deco artist labocetta. number 1808 on vélin chiffon. Paris: l'Édition d'Art H. Piazza, (1932)