Anatole France — Le Procurateur de Judãâ©E
Paris , Librairie des Amateurs, A. Ferroud - F. Ferroud, 1919 . Leather. A superbly bound, limited edition of Anatole France's historical novel set in Biblical times, with striking illustrations from Serge de Solomko. Limited edition, this is number 496 of 1500 copies printed. Initialed by the publisher, F. Ferroud "F. F.", to limitation page. Smartly bound in half crushed morocco by P. Affolter, a bindery based in Paris known for their Art Nouveau bookbinding. With the original wraps bound in, depicting a hand-coloured image to the front. First published in 1892, 'Le Procurateur de Judee' is a historical novel set in ancient Judea at the time of Jesus Christ's crucifixion. The story surrounds two friends, Lamia and Pontius Pilate, who reflect on their memories of Palestine, including the death of Jesus during Pilate's appointment as governor. Written in the original French by poet, journalist and novelist, Anatole France. Strikingly illustrated by Russian painter and artist, Serge de Solomko, with a frontispiece, four plates, two in-text illustrations and and engraved title page.Collated, complete. Bound in half crushed morocco with marbled paper-covered boards. Externally, lovely, with light rubbing to the extremities. Binders stamp to the verso of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright, with a few light scattered spots. Fine . Ill.: Serge de Solomko. Fine .
