Julien CAIN

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on pure thread paper, the only deluxe copies.
Handsome copy despite two tiny stains on the first cover.

First edition strictly hors commerce printed in 400 copies on Rives vellum and illustrated with 20 heliogravure plates after various documents from 1580 to 1760.
Text by Julien Cain.
Half-title page and one endpaper with foxing, otherwise handsome interior condition.
Burgundy leather slipcase with slight scratches, spine of chemise lightened and of the same burgundy leather, the whole made and signed by Hermès.
Our copy is printed for Jack Francès.
Handsome copy.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Signed and inscribed copy by the author.
Light dampstain to lower margin of covers, ballpoint pen annotations on back cover, handsome interior condition.