LA FONTAINE, Jean de, and VERA, Paul. *The Loves of Psyche a - Lot 193

LA FONTAINE, Jean de, and VERA, Paul. *The Loves of Psyche and Cupid*. A beautifully illustrated book in the Art Deco style, a copy on vellum in a full, signed binding. Paris, La Cité des livres, 1925. In-8, full red morocco, spine with four raised bands, inner border adorned with a framing design of gilt fillets and lace, double gilt fillet on the edges, guilloché caps, original illustrated cover preserved. Binding signed Pouillet. 222 pp., 5 full-page color lithographs, 8 woodcuts in the text. A small tear at the top of the spine; minimal scuffing from handling. Illustrated edition featuring 5 delicate full-page color lithographs by Paul Véra and 8 black-and-white woodcuts in the text. The watercolor-enhanced compositions were reproduced by master colorist Jean Saudé and printed on plates at the Chachoin printing house. Limited edition of 830 copies; this is one of 750 numbered copies on Arches vellum (no. 402). A beautiful copy in a signed binding.