L’Histoire d’Esther.

AUCTION 55 | Thursday, June 21st, 2012 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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Lot 236

BIDA, ALEXANDRE.

L’Histoire d’Esther.

<<FIRST EDITION.>> An Uncut Copy. Twelve fine engravings of the Biblical Esther story by the French Orientalist painter Alexandre Bida. Magnificent original binding. Tissue-guards. pp. (6), 38, (2). Touch foxed. Original tooled red boards, gilt extra. Elephant folio (16 x 23 inches).

Paris: Librarie Hachette et Cie 1882

Est: $800 - $1,200

PRICE REALIZED $1,400