b'187 SZYK, ARTHUR. Le Statut de Kalisz. 46 (of 48) exquisite full-page colored plates (of which two are duplicated), magnicently composed by Szyk. Highly detailed miniatures, border decorations, elaborate geometric patterns and expert calligraphy, all profusely embellished. On white paper colored to a light-brown to accomplish the antique affect, after which the images were printed with gold and silver added by hand. Text in French, Polish, English, Hebrew, Yiddish, German, Italian and Spanish. Limited edition. With the rare colophon page, signed by Szyk and dated 1928. Originally issued loose in portfolio, here each leaf is attached to tabs and bound in deep burgundy morocco with publishers gilt and embossed medallion featuring symbol of King Arthur and his Knights on upper cover. Folio.(Paris), F. Bruckmann for Editions de la Table Ronde, 1932. $12,000 - $18,000EXCEPTIONALLY RARE VOLUME BY SZYK.The last copy sold at Kestenbaum was in Sale 30, lot 309. The present copy is somewhat anomalous, at least as compared to other extant copies: There are two duplicated plates (20 & 28) and the plate Jus Polonicum Jura Judaeis is absent as is the limitation page.89'