El Hadj [The Hadj]

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Quarto, 68pp., Gilt lettered and decorated cover and spine. El Hadj. Par André Gide. Compositions de Mirza Ali Ispahani. (Paris): É dition. d'Ispahan, NRF, (1932.) Limited edition in a fine binding by Trinckvel. One of 1,060 copies on Arches paper, of a total edition of 1,128. This copy is unnumbered and was one of 68 copies not for sale. It is stamped "HC" for hors commerce. A big, beautiful French edition of this classic parable by Gide (1869-1951), French author and Nobel laureate. The story of a philosophical and spiritual quest through the Algerian desert by a prince and his followers. First published in 1896 with the subtitle, "The Treatise of the False Prophet." All text is in the original French. Nicely illustrated from engravings colored by [Maurice] Beaufumé. 68, (1) pp. + colophon / edition statement. Original front paper wrap bound in; several blank leaves added in both the front and rear. A large, impressive volume. 11.25 by 9 inches. Bound in red Morocco leather (spine and corners)with marbled paper sides. Matching endpapers. Gilt decorated spine. Raised bands enclosing author/title in two compartments. Top edge gilt; other edges untrimmed. Binding is signed with the small stamp "Trinckvel." VG with modest wear and rubbing. Sound, tight binding. Joints and inner hinges are secure. Minor, small stains to the lower corners of some pages, but text and illustrations are clean throughout. No owner signatures or bookplates. A lovely book, as shown. N° de ref. del artículo 025584

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