Lot 08236

SHAKESPEARE William, “Antoine et Cléopâtre / Traduit par A. GIDE Hors textes, en têtes et culs de Lampes de DRESA, Lucien Vogel & Gallimard, Paris, 1921. Square parchment binding in 8vo (21×24,5cm), [2],110,[8]. First edition of the French translation, one of 500 numbered copies on laid Arches paper (No 319). Illustrated book of 2 inset (out of text) depicting Cesar Antonio and Cleopatra, many engraved headers and tailpieces by Drésa and initials engraved on wood by Llano Florez, headers and original tail-lamp André Drésa, along with and 60 and drawn initials engraved on wood by Llano Floral. Full leather binding, red spine and corners, marbled shaped boards; covers detached (holding by tapes), slight rubbing throughout. Decorated endpapers, ex libris label. Some foxing inside, but clean and tight. Untrimmed pages.