VERHAEREN (Émile) and MOREAU (Pierre-Louis). Flanders. Origi - Lot 296

VERHAEREN (Émile) and MOREAU (Pierre-Louis). Flanders. Original etchings and drypoints by P.-L. Moreau. A very fine copy, in an elegant lined binding by Semet & Plumelle, with 4 original drawings signed by Pierre Louis Moreau, a suite of 41 etchings, a suite of 15 additional etchings, and two menus for the Cent Bibliophiles dinner, each illustrated with an etching signed by the artist. Paris, Les Cent Bibliophiles, 1935. In-4, chocolate jansenist morocco, spine with 4 cold-framed nerves, gilt fillet on the edges, cherry morocco linings in a gilt frame, the first lining signed "Semet & Plumelle" in the leather, chocolate moiré silk endpapers, double endpapers, gilt edges on witnesses, covers and spine preserved, lined and bordered slipcase (Semet & Plumelle). 123 pages, 41 original etchings and drypoints by Pierre-Louis Moreau, engraved at the head of the poems. Spine very slightly faded, first white endpaper slightly foxed, case slightly rubbed. A charming edition of this collection composed by Émile Verhaeren (1855-1916) as a tribute to his native Flanders, finely decorated with 41 original etchings and drypoints by Pierre-Louis Moreau. Limited edition of 120 copies, this one N°36 printed for M.J. Exbrayat. Enriched with 4 original pencil-signed and mounted drawings by Pierre Louis Moreau, a suite of 41 etchings printed on white vellum, a suite of 15 additional etchings, two menus from the Cent Bibliophiles dinner held on March 12, 1935 at the Cercle de l'Union Artistique, each illustrated with an etching signed by the artist. Two ex-libris vignettes mounted on the first white endpaper: one by Adelin Remy and the other by Victor Brayat, bearing the motto "Liber - Libertas". A precious enriched copy, impeccably bound by Semet & Plumelle.