[Leloir, Maurice]. Sorel, Albert. Vieux Habits, Vieux Galons. Illustrations by Maurice Leloir Paris: Carteret, 1913. First edition One of 80 copies on japon withthe illustrations in two states (top paper, total edition of 300). Handsome contemporary olive-green straight-grain morocco (faded to brown on the spine), elaborately gilt with geometric and floral borders on the covers, spine with five raised bands, gilt edges, dentelles by Chambolle-Duru. Spine edges slightly rubbed, otherwise fine. Etched and engraved by Lèon Boisson. With the bookplate of Count Tolstoy, a the 1924 ownership stamp from the Odessa Public Library. Leloir's attention to historical accuracy in the costumes in his finely detailed engravings led Douglas Fairbanks to hire him as artistic director for The Iron Mask in 1929. Price: USD 600.00 other currencies   order no. 1197    inquire

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