562 - MODERN ILLUSTERS - [COLUCCI (Géo)] - LOTI (Pierre) : THE DEATH OF PHILAE. Illustrated with 20 Eaux-Fortes by Géo COLUCCI, (in various tones, H.T.). P. René Kieffer, 1924. Edition at 500 copies, 1/20 ON IMPERIAL JAPON N°20 CONTAINING THE EAUX-FORTES IN 3 STATES. 1 vol. in-4, 163-[2]pp-1f, mustard morocco, smooth spine decorated throughout with 3 gilt metal strips surmounted by 4 square caps, gilt author and title. Vertical geometric decoration (which could evoke the entrance to the Temple of Isis...?), in the middle of the cover, mosaic of white pearls and pink pearled leather, framed by 4 gilt metal rods surmounted by 7 square caps, morocco lining surrounding a large geometrical design in black and gold chevrons framed by gilt metal rods and square caps, blue and gold double endpapers, gilt head, cover and spine preserved, edged slipcase, [MAROT-RODDE (Louise, 1870-1938), rel. practised from 1920 to 1936, Silver Medal at the 1925 Decorative Arts Exhibition], (T.B.E.). VERY PRETTY HEADBAND EXAMPLE ON IMPERIAL JAPON in a binding signed by LOUISE MAROT, one of the most brilliant bookbinders of the Art Deco period.