Vintage French Books Set 17 Volumes Maurice Dekobra - Uniform Binding Art Deco Leather Spines 1930’S - FB01

For sale is a rare, 17-volume vintage French book set by famed Jazz Age author Maurice Dekobra, published in Paris by Éditions Baudinière during the 1920s and 1930s. This beautifully matched collection features a uniform red half-leather binding with ornate gilt-embossed spines and stunning marbled endpapers, making it an exceptional choice for premium library shelf styling or Art Deco home decor. Crucially for collectors of period literature, six of the volumes successfully preserve the original, highly collectible Art Deco illustrated paper covers bound directly inside the hardcases, showcasing iconic 1930s cover art.”

Maurice Dekobra was one of the most wildly successful, sensationalist French travel/erotic fiction novelists of the 1920s and 1930s. Famous for his cosmopolitan thrillers like La Madone des Sleepings, his work defines the sensual, jet-setting vibe of the global Art Deco era. He is considered the grandfather of the modern international airport thriller novel.

A striking decorative and literary statement piece for a French library, study, boutique hotel or luxury interior (apart from being extremely collectable).

Author: Maurice Dekobra

Publisher: Éditions Baudinière, Paris (Circa 1920s-1930s)

Quantity: 17 volumes uniform set (comprising major works including La Madone des sleepings, Lune de miel à Shanghaï, Madame Joli-Supplice, and Mon Cœur au Ralenti).

Binding Details: Beautiful custom interwar period uniform red binding (demi-reliure) featuring elegant gilt (gold) lettering and decorative emblems embossed on the spines. The interiors feature striking marbled paper endpapers.

Condition: Very Good vintage condition. Some shelf dust and wear to the boards consistent with age. Pages show typical time-toning but remain clean and securely bound in most cases. One book has a knock at the top as shown and photographs should help. As is typical with custom French hand-bindings of this era, there are slight, minor size variations in shelf height across the volumes due to original paperback margin trimming by the bookbinder.

Important Collector's Note: Six (6) of the volumes in this collection successfully preserve the original, highly collectible illustrated Art Deco paper covers bound directly inside the hardcovers. The remaining titles have the text block commencing immediately from the title page. Shipping: Ships securely packed via Australia Post with full tracking. This is a heavy, substantial 17-volume multi-kilogram lot.

Please use the photos as part of the condition report.  We are not antiquarian book experts - our antique and vintage books were acquired in France from estate sales. Please feel free to explore your own research and ask questions if desired.

SIZE approx: 18.5cm x 13.5cm (approximately 2-3cm thick)