Eloise in Paris.

£2,900 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

A fine copy of the second book in the wonderful Eloise series, in a superb leather binding by Sangorski Sutcliffe. The author's inspiration for the eponymous heroine, was none other than her God-daughter, Liza Minnelli. First UK edition; 4to (285 x 205 mm), with drawings printed in colour by Hilary Knight, modern bespoke onlaid binding, by Sangorski Sutcliffe, of polychrome morocco crafted after an original design, of Eloise leaning on a balcony overlooking Paris by night, with Japanese floral endpapers, lettered in silver and all edges silver-gilt stars, fine in every respect; preserved in a custom-made leather-entry slip-case.

• Binding: Hardcover

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