BOSCO (Henri). La Clef des Champs. Original etchings by Jacq - Lot 130

BOSCO (Henri). La Clef des Champs. Original etchings by Jacques Houplain. Paris, Editions de l'Empire, 1956.in-4, bound in burgundy half-chagrin with corners, spine with large faux-nerfs, gilt head. Minor wear. Illustrated covers preserved. 119-(6) pp. and a suite of illustrations. Some light foxing. Illustrated with 15 original etchings in the text. 300 numbered copies of the original edition, of which this is one of 10 on Japon nacré, the leading paper, including an original double-page drawing signed by the artist, a suite of illustrations in the first state with remarks on Japon, a suite of illustrations in the final state on Guarro. Signed by the author and illustrator on the colophon. Copy no. 55 Cardboard sleeve repaired