MAUROIS, André. Complete Works. Original woodcuts by Louis J - Lot 251

MAUROIS, André. Complete Works. Original woodcuts by Louis Jou. Paris, Arthème Fayard - Bibliothèque Bernard Grasset, 1950. 16 in-8 volumes, each bound in burgundy half-basane, spine with 4 false raised bands, large gilt fleur-de-lis in the central panel, author’s name and titles gilt, original covers preserved, gilt head. Not collated. Initial letters, headbands, and tailpieces. Spines very slightly sun-faded, minimal scuffing, small areas of leather wear on 3 volumes. Deluxe edition of the complete works of André Maurois, illustrated with original woodcuts by Louis Jou. Limited edition of 4,730 copies; this one is numbered on Marais vellum (No. 2567). Included, bound in the same style as the main set by the same author: - *Prométhée ou la vie de Balzac*. Paris, Hachette, 1965. Limited edition (no. 300). A fine set, in good binding.