THEURIET (André) - La vie rustique. Paris, Librairie... Lot 735

THEURIET (André) - La vie rustique. Paris, Librairie Artistique, Launette et Cie, 1888; in-4, VIII-236 pp. publisher's red hardback, smooth spine decorated, gilt edges. Illustrated with compositions and drawings by Léon Lhermitte, wood-engraved by Clément Bellenger. Claude-Adhémar-André Theuriet, born in Marly-le-Roi on October 8, 1833 and died in Bourg-la-Reine on April 23, 1907, aged 73, was a French poet, novelist and playwright. André Theuriet spent his childhood in Bar-le-Duc, one of the best evocations of the city. Other of his books evoke Touraine and Savoie. Consultant : Mr. Philippe HENRY