Books and Manuscripts · Lot 1505

Claes, E. De Witte.

Amst./ Antw., Wereldbibliotheek, 1964, 182,(4)p., full-p. ills. (1 handcol. and signed in pencil) and vignettes by JAN BATTERMAN, printed in 150 numb. copies (26), full red mor., gilt spine w. 5 raised bands, large 8vo.

Idem. De Witte. Ibid., idem, 1950, 277,(9)p., ills. by H.D. VOSS, printed in 200 signed and numb. copies, gilt vellum, orig. cl. slipcase.

Lot: 1505
Auction: Auction 85, 23-27 Nov 2026
Section: FINE PRINTING and ILLUSTRATED BOOKS (including CARICATURE)
Comes up: Session of Tuesday 24 November 2026, 6.30 pm, around 7.30 pm
Estimate: €100 – €150
Photos: 2 photos

Condition

Gilding on backstrip worn.

Notes

One of 26 numb. copies w. an original handcol. drawing by Jan BATTERMAN (this copy numb. "AA"), signed by the author on the colophon.

Signed by the author and illlustrator (unnumb. copy).

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