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One of 1,500 numbered copies, printed by R. Coulouma, Master Printer in Argenteuil, on Velin d'Arches paper. Signed by Frans Masereel on the colophon of Vol. II. [Copy number to be confirmed from colophon.]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNotre-Dame de Paris\u003c\/em\u003e was published in 1831, when Hugo was twenty-eight, and announced one of the great novelistic talents of the nineteenth century. Set in fifteenth-century Paris, it follows the beautiful dancer Esmeralda and the bell-ringer Quasimodo through the social strata of a city in which the cathedral itself functions as the dominant presence — a vast stone monument to a civilisation that is already beginning to crack. Hugo wrote the novel partly as a polemic for the preservation of Gothic architecture at a moment when Haussman-era demolition was threatening much of medieval Paris; the cathedral as a character, and the theme of the book as monument to what cannot otherwise be preserved, remain central to its power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Limited Editions Club, founded in New York by George Macy in 1929, produced this as its thirteenth publication, a significant commission for a press barely a year old. The illustrations were entrusted to Frans Masereel (1889–1972), the Belgian-born woodcut artist whose stark, expressionistic prints had already earned him a European reputation as one of the most powerful graphic artists of his generation. The twenty-two woodcuts (eleven being full-page) are among the most sympathetic illustrations the novel has ever received, their dramatic use of light and shadow entirely in keeping with Hugo's own aesthetic. The edition was printed on Velin d'Arches paper and issued in the original French title rather than the anglicised \u003cem\u003eThe Hunchback of Notre-Dame\u003c\/em\u003e, a gesture of fidelity to the source that distinguishes it from most English-language editions. Macy later noted that many subscribers had felt cheated at receiving paperbound volumes and requested rebinding; the present set has been rebound in red crushed morocco with gilt ruling and lettering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe bookplate of\u003cstrong\u003e Francis Clune\u003c\/strong\u003e (1893–1971) to both volumes adds notable Australian provenance. Clune was one of the most widely read Australian writers of the mid-twentieth century and was a prominent figure in the Australian bookplate movement, having led the breakaway from the Australian Ex Libris Society to found the New South Wales Bookplate Club in 1932. That this copy of the Limited Editions Club's \u003cem\u003eNotre-Dame\u003c\/em\u003e carries his bookplate is a small but pleasing convergence of two serious collecting passions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery good.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leather smooth, supple, and well preserved. Some weathering to both volumes at spine head and foot and at corners. Bindings tight in both volumes. Mild toning and foxing throughout both volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis book is currently not on display in store. 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Original publisher's cloth in slipcase. Large 8vo. xiii, 185pp.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduced by Andrew Motion. Illustrated by Abigail Rorer. Housed in green slipcase. Volume bound in quarter green morocco and green cloth. Cover illustrated in pale green, ruled and lettered in gilt. Spine lettered in gilt. Upper edge gilt.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear fine in very good slipcase.\u003c\/strong\u003e Volume shows some faint blemishes along edges. Otherwise, fine. Pages fresh and bright. Slipcase shows normal shelf wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: This item is large and\/or heavy. It may require additional postage costs to be paid. If so, we will contact you after purchase.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThis book is currently on display in the rare book section of our \u003cstrong\u003eBondi \u003c\/strong\u003estore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIf you would like more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: rarebooks@harryhartog.com.au\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eCatalogue Number: HH000317\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walt Whitman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48491403772147,"sku":"1110002936845","price":200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/4284\/5939\/files\/1_3e156eb2-f2ab-4f26-ae51-ee1a5b9b3314.png?v=1770599881"},{"product_id":"alices-adventures-in-wonderland-signed-first-edition-thus-illustrated-by-helen-oxenbury","title":"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Signed, First edition thus, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSinged by Oxenbury to title page! First edition, first printing of Carol's beloved Alice in Wonderland illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. Oxenbury is one of the most significant British children's illustrators of the past half-century. She's a two-time Kate Greenaway Medal winner — the premier British award for children's illustration — and she won the second specifically for this Alice in 1999.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst edition thus, first printing. \u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLondon:\u003c\/em\u003e Walker Books, (1999).\u003c\/span\u003e 4to. Original publisher's hardcover in original unclipped dust jacket. pp.207.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBound in cream boards with a colour-illustrated vignette of Alice and the Rabbit to the cover. Spine lettered in black and illustrated in colour, with illustrated vignette of 5 of Hearts. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine in very good\/near fine dust jacket. \u003c\/strong\u003eA beautifully preserved copy with Oxenbury's neat ink signature to the title below her name. Dust jacket is unclipped (£14.99). There are some markings here and there with a small stain to the crease of the upper front fold in. The spine head shows some very minor creasing and the spine is a touch shelf faded. The hardcover bindings are clean and bright, well preserved. A small bump is present to the lower front corner. Binding is tight and square. Contents fine, clean, bright and bold throughout. One small and faint marking to upper foredge. Overall, a beautiful and rare signed copy of this beloved edition of a timeless classic.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThis book is currently on display in the rare book section of our \u003cstrong\u003eBondi \u003c\/strong\u003estore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIf you would like more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact: rarebooks@harryhartog.com.au\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lewis Carroll \u0026 Helen Oxenbury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48671062130931,"sku":"1110002940309","price":350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/4284\/5939\/files\/1_b988658d-0a3d-4f63-bff7-ed1087fdd3e1.png?v=1773809232"},{"product_id":"australian-orchids-2-volumes-limited-facsimile-edition","title":"Australian Orchids, 2 volumes (Limited Facsimile Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitzgerald, Robert David.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAustralian Orchids\u003c\/em\u003e. Melbourne: Lansdowne Editions, 1977-1979.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 volumes. Elephant Folio. Original publisher's half green calf and textured boards, gilt lettering and decorations to covers and spine. 119 colour-illustrated plates over 2 volumes. \u003cstrong\u003eSigned limited edition, number 330 of 350. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA faithful reproduction of FitzGerald's (grandfather of the author of these volumes) original 12-part series on Australian Orchids. Considered among the finest botanical illustrations published in Australia, with Joseph Dalton Hooker considering it a work \"which would be an honour to any country\". FitzGerald's works now demand considerable value among collector's markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVol.I comprises parts 1-7; Vol.II comprises the remaining 5 parts, including the final part, published after the author's death. The printed wrappers of the original parts are bound in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery good. \u003c\/strong\u003eSlight bowing to cover boards. Some rubbing and scuffing to corners and edges. Some scattered and faint foxing internally. Otherwise, both volumes present beautifully. Gilt decorations bright, leather shiny and supple. The plates are pristine: bold and colourful. 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With Coloured Lithographs by Marie Laurencin.\u003c\/em\u003e London: The Verona Press, 1939 [but published 1947].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge 8vo. Original publisher's patterned green and cream cloth, gilt titling to spine on red panel. Title page printed in orange and black. [xii], 316, [2] pp., illustrated with 16 colour lithographs by Marie Laurencin throughout. Fore and bottom edges untrimmed. Publisher's note tipped in on tan paper following copyright page. Dust jacket. Slipcase. \u003cstrong\u003eLimited edition, number 534 of 1200 copies. First edition thus.\u003c\/strong\u003e Printed at the Officina Bodoni, Verona, in Centaur type, on handmade paper. Designed by Hans Mardersteig. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatherine Mansfield died in January 1923, aged thirty-four, having contracted tuberculosis during the First World War. She left behind four published collections of short stories and a reputation as one of the transforming figures of literary modernism. 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