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Lot #416:

English Illustrator John Austen Signed Copy of ''Manon Lescaut'' -- With Twelve Beautiful Art-Deco Illustrations

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.