Émile BERGERAT

First edition of the French translation.

Contemporary half green chalgrin, spine very slightly faded, with five raised bands ruled in gilt, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, corners very slightly bumped, a minor nick to one edge, speckled edges.

Preface by Emile Bergerat.

 

 

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Bradel binding in half orange cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, double fillet and gilt date at foot, navy shagreen title-label with slight harmless scratches, marbled paper boards, corners slightly bumped, wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.

First edition published in a small number of copies.
Bradel binding in blue half cloth, smooth spine, date and double gilt fillet at foot, garnet morocco title-label, contemporary binding.
Preface by Alexandre Dumas.