First illustrated edition. An excellent example of one of Frank C. Papé's most celebrated projects, this edition of Anatole France's modernist retelling of the war of the heavens is illustrated with mesmerising whimsical spiritual art and dream-like biblical references throughout. A dramatic tale of religious conflict in the battle between good and evil.
In very good plus to near-fine condition with a lightly darkened block foredge and very light handing wear, firm and square with clean pages. Bound in black cloth with gilt-stamped motifs and titles to the front board and spine, illustrated endpapers, top edge sprayed red. 24.5 x 16 cm. Pp. ix, 355.
