Limited Edition Candide by Voltaire Illustrated by Clara Tice L 1937 Fine Press

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A striking limited edition of Candide by Voltaire printed in 1937 by the renowned Joh. Enschede’en Zonen for The Bennett … Read more A striking limited edition of Candide by Voltaire printed in 1937 by the renowned Joh. Enschede’en Zonen for The Bennett Libraries, New York.
This finely produced volume was set entirely by hand from original Didot Matrices and issued in a limited edition of 1,000 copies - this example being NO. 484. It is illustrated with ten original etchings by Clara Tice, adding a distinctive artistic dimension to the classic Enlightenment text.
The binding is particularly notable featuring elegant gilt decoration with an Art Deco sensibility, making it visually compelling on display as it is historically significant.
A beautiful addition to any library or interior, equally suited for collectors of fine press books, illustrated editions, or decorative objects. See less