René MAIZEROY

First edition, one of the rare copies on Holland paper of which no mention is made.
Bradel binding in half turquoise cloth, smooth spine decorated with a gilt floral motif, date and double gilt fillet at foot, red shagreen title label, marbled paper boards, corners slightly bumped, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
Occasional light foxing.

First edition on ordinary paper, with only 25 copies on Japan paper in deluxe format printed.
Half fir-green sheep binding, spine with five raised bands decorated with gilt floral motifs, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
Autograph inscription by René Maizeroy.
Some occasional light foxing mainly affecting the edges.

First edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Illustrated cover, work decorated with numerous photographic illustrations.
Rare and handsome copy.

First edition of which there is no mention of deluxe copies.
Half red shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands, contemporary binding.
Some very occasional foxing, otherwise a handsome copy.

First edition, preface by Guy de Maupassant.
Contemporary brown cloth, spine with blindstamped fleuron, orange morocco title label, joints restored.
Handsome autograph inscription signed by René Maizeroy to the writer of the preface, Guy de Maupassant.
Frontispiece etching by Kauffmann. Spotting. René Maizeroy was the pseudonym of the Baron René-Jean Toussaint, on whom Guy de Maupassant based the character of Duroy in the novel Bel-Ami.
Provenance : Guy de Maupassant.

First edition, with no mention of deluxe copies. Work illustrated with numerous photographic illustrations. Rare and handsome copy.