Edition: Limited Edition
Illustrated By: Kees van Dongen
Published By: Scripta et Picta
St Mary's Books is incredibly proud to present this rare 1948 limited edition of "La Princesse de Babylone" by Voltaire, featuring stunning and vibrant illustrations by Kees van Dongen. Number 60 out of 186, this copy is housed in a terracotta cloth covered slipcase, this hardback book is bound in matching cloth and features gold gilt lettering to the spine. Inside, one finds a vibrant red paper cover with gold gilt lettering concealing this fascinating french language book with 123 unbound pages of text supplemented by Kees van Dongen's vivid original colour lithographs. Within the pages of this book, the reader is treated to Voltaire's classic tale of two lovers - Amazan, the shepherd, and Formosante, the princess of Babylone - their separation due to misunderstanding, their misadventures, and their quests to reuinite, conveying Voltaire's criticism of religion, the human condition, and various societies of his time. This copy is in very good condition, with few notable blemishes or imperfections other than some minor bumping, staining, and a small tear on the slipcase, the book itself remains well-preserved."La Princesse de Babylone" is looking for a new home and would make for a perfect gift for any lover of illustrations or a classic enlightenment moral tale.
Book Condition: Very Good
Author: Voltaire
Binding: Hardback
Ref: 123677
Price £2200.00
