3. ALEKSEIEV, Aleksandr (1901-1979) and Philippe SOUPAULT (1897-1990) (translator) ALEKSEIEV, Aleksandr (1901-1979) and Philippe SOUPAULT (1897-1990) (translator). [colophon: Rolle, Switzerland:] Eynard, [colophon: 11 April 1950]. 4to (283 x 226 mm). Half-title in brown, title in grey, light green and dark brown, text in French and Russian; printed in brown, 10 colored etched and aquatint illustrations, 7 colored etched and aquatint plates, all by Alekseiev. Unbound as issued within original wrappers, title and an aquatint panel on upper cover, within original chemise and slip-case. Condition: very light scuffing to chemise and slip-case. Limited to 290 copies, Number 90 of 230 copies on "arches" paper numbered from 35 to 264.
[With:] A. ALEKSEIEV and Nicholai GOGOL (1809-1852). The Diary of a Madman… Translated by Prince Mirsky. London: The Cresset Press, 1929. 4to (268 x 205 mm). Half-title, small format copyright slip tipped onto limitation leaf. 11 aquatint illustrations, 10 aquatint plates, all by Alekseiev. Original yellow cloth, lettered in red on upper cover and spine. Condition: some overall light toning to the text block; some soiling to the binding. Limited edition of 280 copies, this number 149 of 250 copies on mould-made paper numbered from 1 to 250. (2)
est. $1600 – $2000