FRANCE Anatole
The Golden Poems
Paris, Lemerre, 1873
In-12°.
Full broad-grained Jansenist tobacco morocco (Semet et Plumelle). Spine with 4 nerfs surrounded by cold filets. Author, title and date in gilt letters. Contreplats adorned with a double set of gilt fillet separated by gilt perlé with gilt arabesques in the corners. Gilt fillet running along the edges. All edges gilt. Fresh covers and spines. Case lined with the same tobacco morocco (minor rubbing). Very fresh inside (bookplate discharge on title page).
First edition of the author's 3rd and only collection of Parnassian-inspired poems, dedicated to Charles Leconte de Lisle.
Provenance: Laurent Meeus library (bookplate).
A very fine, perfectly established copy.
We use cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience, perform site traffic analysis, and deliver content and advertisements most relevant to your interests.
Cookie management:
By allowing these cookies, you agree to the deposit, reading and use of tracking technologies necessary for their proper functioning. Read more about our privacy policy.
