Samuel Taylor COLERIDGE

First edition of the French translation by Valéry Larbaud, of which no deluxe copies were printed.
Bradel binding in full paper, smooth spine browned, brown shagreen title-label with traces of marginal rubbing, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
This is the second text by Valéry Larbaud that he had printed at his own expense, like his first, "Les portiques", published in 1896.

Edition illustrated with 12 original lithographs by André Masson, one of 220 numbered copies on vellum of the Marais.
autograph dedication of the author autograph signed and dated by Alain Simon to Marcel Pierre and Etiennette.
Our copy is incomplete from its holster, small spots on boards which also include slight red ink discharges margins.
Pleasant inner state.

First edition of the adaptation and French translation established by A. Jarry of this text by S.T. Coleridge, one of 350 numbered copies on laid paper, the only printing with 12 on Japan paper.
Work illustrated with 7 head-pieces and 1 tailpiece engraved and designed by A. Deslignères.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition of the French translation by Henri Parisot.

First edition of the French translation established by Odette and Guy Lavaud, one of 729 numbered copies on Hollande paper, the only issue with 1 Arches and 9 Chine and 27 papier bis.
Work illustrated with drawings by André Lhote and presented in flexible decorated paper boards with threads woven in the manner of marine cordage.
Endpapers slightly and marginally shaded, otherwise a rare and handsome copy.