Signed limited large paper edition, one of 1000 numbered copies signed by Dulac, along with a letter by Dulac expressing strong opinions about critics, opera, and the English composer Isidore de Lara.
Near fine.
Price: $1,650.00
Old French fairy tales by Perrault, D'Aulnoy and Count Hamilton, lushly illustrated by Dulac. Laid in is an interesting one-page letter entirely in Dulac's hand, offering a window into his personality. It reads, in part: "I wonder sometimes what the World [word crossed out] would do without the help of the men 'who know what the public wants.'! Their acuteness is proof against failure of any sort, their concern for the intellectual & esthetic welfare of others is paramount, their hardiness can only be compared to that of the methusalesque tortoise, their only weakness is that they do not always know what the public does not want [...] What the public wants is the opportunity for the largest possible number to hear the largest possible number of operas." An enjoyable and unusual Dulac letter, signed by him in full.
London: Cassell, (1928). 11'' x 8.75''. Original quarter vellum, blue cloth boards. Illustrated by Dulac with 12 full-page color plates. [2], 251, [1] pages. Signed by Dulac on limitation page. 7.75'' x 6.25'' autograph letter signed by Dulack laid in. Small snag at base of spine, lightest toning to vellum, and slight bit of foxing to text. Plates vivid.
We work hard to meet our ethical responsibility to describe our material accurately. All items are guaranteed as described and may be returned for any reason within 30 days. Please notify us before mailing a return.
We guarantee the authenticity of our items. All materials are original (meaning not facsimiles or reproductions) unless otherwise noted. First editions (meaning first edition, first printing) are explicitly stated. TPM is a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America and upholds their Code of Ethics.
All photographs are of the actual item for sale. We're happy to provide additional images on request.
All domestic orders ship gratis. For orders under $250, free USPS media mail shipping is included; orders $250 and over ship USPS Priority. International orders over $500 also ship gratis. Expedited, overnight, as well as other carriers (UPS, Fed-Ex, etc.), may carry additional costs beyond quoted rates. All orders receive tracking information and a direct contact in case of any questions.
International buyers are responsible for any customs, taxes, and related import fees. Please note that we are unable to accomodate requests to misrepresent, misdeclare, or otherwise falsify customs documents when shipping internationally. We appreciate your understanding.
We accept all major credit cards, Paypal, Venmo, check, money order, and bank wire. We are happy to bill institutional buyers' needs. Sales tax will be added to applicable purchases. Items subject to prior sale.
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your purchase, please contact us. We prioritize our long-term relationships far above any individual purchase, and we want you to love your item as much as we loved cataloguing it.
Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy.
Read more about TPM.
