Hermès Carrés d’Art Trilogy – Limited Edition 197/200 – Book

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Discover the rare Hermès Carrés d’Art Trilogy, a collector’s item with a very limited edition of only 200 numbered copies. This is edition 197/200 in excellent, near-mint condition. This bilingual French/English set comprises three softcover volumes carefully protected in an elegant slipcase: Carrés d’Art IV – Dictionnaire illustré des Carrés Hermès (the red book, ISBN 978-2-911955-55-6), Carrés Hermès Éditions Limitées (the orange book, ISBN 978-2-911955-54-9), and Carrés Hermès Éditions Spéciales (the yellow book, ISBN 978-2-911955-56-3). Each volume measures 28 cm high, 24 cm wide, and 1.8 cm thick, weighing approximately 1400 grams, making it an essential reference for collectors of Hermès scarves and squares. Arfon Publishing House. The author of this seminal trilogy is Geneviève Fontan.

The first volume, the famous red book, is the true bible for collectors. It presents, in an exhaustive and illustrated manner, the series models of Hermès scarves, with a precise and richly documented dictionary that makes it easy to identify the classic creations of the house.

The second volume, the orange book, focuses on Limited editions. It lists classic scarves that have undergone modifications, variations, or limited print runs, thus offering valuable insight into the rarer and more sought-after pieces.

The third volume, the yellow book, is entirely dedicated to special editions. It presents scarves designed outside the traditional commercial catalog, exclusive and often unique creations that escape the usual channels and delight the most demanding enthusiasts.

Presented in its original slipcase, this complete trilogy, in excellent condition, forms a coherent and expertly crafted set, now extremely difficult to find in a numbered edition. Ideal for enriching a reference library or as a gift for a discerning collector, it combines editorial beauty, rigorous research, and absolute rarity.

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