Luc Olivier MERSON

Illustrated edition with 41 original compositions by Luc-Olivier Merson, one of 200 numbered copies on vellum.
First cover slightly and partially shadowed, endpapers marginally shadowed, handsome interior condition.

Rare original color lithograph, executed by Luc Olivier Merson for L'Estampe Moderne, "Second complimentary premium reserved for one-year subscribers to L'Estampe Moderne".
One of 50 deluxe proofs printed on Japan paper with wide margins, artist's signature in the plate, publisher's dry stamp representing a child's profile in the lower margin, numbered stamp of the deluxe edition on verso; engraving preceded by a tissue guard inscribed with the artist's name, title, and text.
Lithograph inspired by an extract from Hérodias by Gustave Flaubert, reproduced on the print's tissue guard.
Magnificent French monthly publication issued between May 1897 and Ap

FLAUBERT Gustave
     illustration by MERSON Luc-Olivier
La Légende de Saint-Julien l’Hospitalier [The Legend of Saint-Julian the Hospitaller]
A. Ferroud, Paris 1895, 16 x 25 cm, artistic calf binding with custom slipcase
Illustrated with 26 original compositions by Luc-Olivier Merson etched by Géry-Bichard, one of 500 numbered copies on vélin d’Arches paper.
Exceptional artistic binding by Gruel, brown polished calf, double gilt cartouche to spine, gilt roulettes to head- and tail-pieces, quadruple gilt fillet frame and blindstamped frieze to covers, covers with two large central painted panels with dream-like mo