Carmen, Prosper Mérimée, Jean Charlot, SIGNED, Limited Editions Club, NF HC

Mérimée, Prosper, New York, New York: The Heritage Press, 1941, #211/?, 8 ¾” x 11”, 4to, 143 pp. Illustrated by Jean Charlot, SIGNED by Jean Charlot

Near Fine quarto, multi-colored cloth over boards with brown leather spine, red lettering to spine. Very Good slipcase, green paper over boards, red lettering to spine, edgewear, sunning along edges, scuffing to top and bottom, 2 ½” close tear to top edge, l43 pp. Full-color illustrations by Jean Charlot full-page and in-text. Introduction by Konrad Bercovici and translation by Lady Mary Lloyd.

Prosper Mérimée, a pioneering French writer and architectural preservationist, crafted Carmen as a powerful exploration of love, jealousy, and societal limits centered on the unforgettable character of Carmen and her tragic influence on Don José. Jean Charlot’s full-color illustrations vividly enhance the story, bringing its characters and emotions to life.

The Limited Editions Club was founded by publisher George Macy in 1929 with the goal of delivering a monthly fine press edition of great works in literature, religion, history, philosophy, and poetry. The press worked with some of the best printers in the US and Europe, and sought the best artists to illustrate runs of 1500 or 2000 copies. Amatoria has acquired ~100 Limited Edition Club titles, to see more, visit the collection on our website.