KUPKA (František). The Song of Songs, which is about Solomon - Lot 167

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KUPKA (František). The Song of Songs, which is about Solomon - Lot 167
KUPKA (František). The Song of Songs, which is about Solomon. Literally translated and adapted for the stage by Jean de Bonnefon. Illustrations by F. Kupka. A fine copy of this edition translated by Jean de Bonnefon, elegantly illustrated with 6 woodcuts based on František Kupka. Paris, Librairie Universelle, 1905. Folio (290 x 380 mm), half-basane with black corners, ribbed spine set with a gilt frieze, gilt fleurons between the ribs, author and title gilt on burgundy leather pieces, endpapers and half-ends of marbled paper, illustrated covers preserved (contemporary binding). 82 pp. and 1 f. (table of contents), title page featuring the cover illustration, 6 woodcut figures after Kupka, initials, drop caps, and floral garlands of various colors framing the pages. Minor rubbing, a 3 cm tear in one joint, a small snag at the top of the front cover, foxing and water stains on the original covers, some foxing in the margins. A charming edition of the Song of Songs, literally translated and adapted for the stage by Jean de Bonnefon, elegantly illustrated with 6 woodcuts in black based on the compositions of the Czech painter František Kupka (1871–1957), with lovely initials and tailpieces, and colorful floral garlands framing the pages. The play was first performed in Paris on May 22, 1905. A fine copy, attractively presented in its original covers.
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