DECARIS Albert (1901-1988) - CLAUDEL, Paul (1868-1955) - Le Livre de Christophe Colomb. Paris: Georges Guillot, 1956.   Unique example of 250 on "Japon nacré", which bears number one and which includes, in addition to the 30 copper engravings by Decaris, a suite on "Japon nacré", a suite on "Japon impérial", a suite on "Richard de bas" and five original drawings of 5 engravings, two of which are double page.   4to (325 x 255mm). Numerous illustrations. Red morocco signed Cl. Houdart, titles in relief and gilt decorations on spine, outer and lower edges uncut, gilt upper edge, yellow silk endpapers (slight defects at joints). In a slipcase with an engraved copper plate. Provenance: "au nom de mon maître..JL Barrault" (inscription on half-title) - "Decaris" (signature on half-title).

Estimate € 500 - 800