Christie, Manson & Woods Ltd (London); Christie's (Paris); Alde (Paris)

Six volumes (27-29.5 cm), I (London, 7 July 2004): 202 pp., illustrations (most in colour, some folding). 118 lots. Saleroom notice loosely inserted. II (Paris, 8 November 2004): 224 (6) pp., illustrations (most in colour). 247 lots. Errata sheet loosely inserted ([4] pp., Additions et Corrections; Supplément d’illustrations). III (Paris, 7 October 2005): 120 pp., illustrations (most in colour). 50 lots. IV (Paris, 11 May 2011): 78 pp., illustrations (most in colour). 80 lots. V (Paris, 24 October 2013): 175 (5) pp., illustrations (most in colour). 125 lots. VI (Paris, 12 November 2015): 147 (1) pp., illustrations (most in colour). 110 lots. Printed list of estimates loosely inserted. Publisher’s pictorial wrappers. - The “reliures anciennes” were sold in order to concentrate “à la reliure dite ‘moderne’”, “which [the collector] thinks will appeal more to a younger generation, whose support alone will ensure the continuance of the Wittockiana” (report in The Book Collector, Summer 2004, pp.281-282). ¶ Copiously annotated and priced copies.