Alexandre DUMAS Fils

First edition printed anonymously, one of the few copies on Holland paper of which no mention is made.
Spine and boards marginally faded, small tears on some deckled edges, full-margined copy.
Preface by Alexandre Dumas fils.

First edition of this monograph on the caricaturist Cham with a preface by Alexandre Dumas Fils illustrated with sixteen compositions and facsimiles hors-texte (two in color).
Autograph inscription signed by the author: "Offerte à la tombola par l'auteur Félix Ribeyre" ["Offered to the raffle by the author Félix Ribeyre"].
Contemporary half brown morocco binding, spine with five raised bands, compartments decorated with gilt tools depicting quills and pencil holders, gilt date at foot, marbled paper boards, combed paper endpapers and pastedowns, covers preserved, top edge gilt on deckled edges. Some light rubbing to upper joint.
Scattered foxing, more...

First edition.
Some foxing.
Bradel binding in blue half-cloth, smooth spine, red morocco title-label, combed paper boards, contemporary binding.
Autograph inscription signed by Alexandre Dumas fils to his friend Raimond Deslandes at the head of his speech.

Autograph letter signed by Alexandre Dumas Fils addressed to Count Joseph Primoli. Envelope included.
A charming letter in which Dumas Fils thanks his friend for lending him a volume and invites him to visit during the week.
It was at Princess Mathilde's salon (mentioned in this letter: "Tendresses respectueuses à la Princesse" ["Respectful affection to the Princess"]) that Dumas Fils and Joseph Primoli first met.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies with 10 on China paper.
Bradel binding in half blue-green cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt fleuron, date at foot, chocolate shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, upper corners slightly bumped, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding signed by Durvand Thivet.
Handsome copy almost entirely free from foxing.

First edition.
Bradel binding in half red cotton cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motifs, double gilt fillets at foot, navy blue shagreen title-label with some scratches, marbled paper boards, contemporary binding.
Some light foxing, endpapers slightly and partially darkened.
Handsome copy.

First Edition, one of 30 numbered copies on Holland paper, only leading copies after 12 China, 12 Japan and 1 vellum skin.
Nice copy at all margins.
Autograph signed by Alexandre Dumas son to Mademoiselle Maremon.

First edition, one of 75 numbered copies on Holland paper.
Half navy blue morocco shagreen binding with corners, spine with five raised bands, marbled paper pastedowns and endpapers, top edge gilt on deckled edges, binding signed Gruel.
Handsome copy of this play in four acts.
Provenance: From the library of Lafitte with pasted bookplate.

First edition.
Binding half blue shagreen, smooth back decorated with triple golden threads, traces of rubbing on the back, damaged and missing bottom cap, marbled paper plates, guards and contreplats of handmade paper, very dull corners, friction on the cuts, Contemporary binding.
Pleasant interior state, label of the library Porel with handwritten bilbiographic note glued at the head of a contreplat.
Signed autograph of Alexandre Dumas son: "Thank you my dear Paul and goodbye."

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Holland paper, only leading copies.
Binding in half green canvas, smooth back slightly discolored, paper plates with geometric patterns, preserved covers, Contemporary binding.
Precious autograph signed by Alexandre Dumas son in Duranty.
boards slightly and marginally discolored without gravity.

First edition, one of 25 numbered copies on Holland paper, only leading copies.
Binding in half green canvas, smooth back slightly discolored, marbled paper plates, preserved covers, Contemporary binding.
Autograph signed by Alexandre Dumas son in Duranty.
boards slightly and marginally discolored without gravity.