Samuel BUTLER

First edition of the French translation by Valéry Larbaud, one of 940 numbered copies on "pur-fil" paper, only large paper after 120 pure yarn.
Binding to bradel half canvas sand corners, smooth back with three small bright spots Length, paper boards to decorative motifs, wrappers and back preserved and bound in, gilded head, signed binding Gauché.
Signed autograph Valery Larbaud in pencil Mathilde Pomès.
Nice copy.

First edition of the French translation established by Valéry Larbaud, one of 108 numbered copies on Lafuma Navarre paper, reimposed in Tellière quarto format, deluxe issue.
Handsome copy.

First edition of the French translation established by Valéry Larbaud, one of 880 numbered copies on laid paper, the only deluxe copies with 120 reset.
Some occasional light foxing.

First edition.
Publisher's binding, covers slightly and marginally darkened, top edge gilt, corners very slightly bumped.
Rare autograph inscription signed by Samuel Butler to Mister J.A. Fuller Maitland, music critic and historian.
Ex-libris of recipient pasted on a pastedown.
Small foxing mostly on the edges.

First edition of the French translation established by Valéry Larbaud, one of 830 numbered copies on pur fil paper, one of 120 re-imposed.
Foxing mainly affecting the very first and very last pages.