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Attractive limited edition of ''Manon Lescaut'' by Antoine Prevost, translated to English and signed by its illustrator John Austen. Published by Geoffrey Bles: London: 1928. Bound in vellum and periwinkle blue cloth, this edition is #489 of 500 signed by Austen, who illustrates 12 full color pages, each measuring 10'' x 12.25''. Influenced by the art-deco movement of the time, Austen's illustrations of French nobility capture both the streamlined elegance and opulence of the style. Top edge gilt. In very good plus condition.
English Illustrator John Austen Signed Copy of ''Manon Lescaut'' -- With Twelve Beautiful Art-Deco Illustrations
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