204. SCHMIED (F.-L.). Le Livre de la Vérité de la parole. Translation of ancient Egyptian texts by Dr. J.-C. Mardrus. A Paris, chez F.-L. Schmied, 1929, in-folio, light brown morocco, smooth spine, dark brown morocco lining, marron glacé silk endpapers, gilt edges, cover and spine preserved, gilt edges, slipcase, muted spine (period binding). 12 large off-text compositions by Schmied in predominantly brown, orange and blue, signed by Schmied, and numerous illustrations in the text. Edition of 150 numbered copies.