GIRAUDOUX (Jean). Adorable Clio. Illustrations by Hermine Da - Lot 117

GIRAUDOUX (Jean). Adorable Clio. Illustrations by Hermine David. Brussels: Aux Éditions du Nord, “Les Gloires Littéraires” series, 1931. Square 8vo, paperback, illustrated color cover by Hermine David, 247 pp. and unnumbered folios, untrimmed. First illustrated edition, featuring numerous illustrations by Hermine David reproduced in color both within the text and as plates. A contemporary bibliographic source lists 50 watercolors; bookstore descriptions notably mention a frontispiece and numerous color illustrations. Print run of 1,111 copies intended for sale: 1 unique Imperial Japan paper copy, 35 Imperial Japan paper copies, 75 Holland paper copies, and 1,000 on Allura vellum, in addition to non-commercial copies. One of the 1,000 copies on Allura vellum, no. 949. A charming Art Deco publication from the “Les Gloires Littéraires” collection, here in its attractive original illustrated paperback binding. Interior is in fresh condition. A few slight marks and minor signs of wear on the cover, particularly on the head and foot and at the corners.