ELSKAMP Max Lot n° 34

ELSKAMP Max PAUL ÉLUARD'S COPY A symbol of the apostolate Brussels, Lacomblez, 1895 In-8°. Full marbled paper. Spine adorned with black morocco with author and title in gilt lettering. Head gilt. Covers included. Scattered pale foxing. Discoloration of covers on false-title and last flyleaf (browning). First edition. 1/200 copies on Hollande, after 2 Chine and 5 Japon. Cover ornamentation by Henry van de Velde. Autograph letter signed on the title page from the author to the poet Francis Vielé-Griffin: "To Francis Vielé Griffin, humbly. Max Elskamp". Provenance: Bibliothèque Paul Éluard (bookplate drawn by Max Ernst: "Après moi le sommeil").