Charles NISARD

First edition.
Half blue shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands set with gilt fillets ornamented with gilt fillets and dotted lines, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, contemporary binding.
Foxing affecting principally the edges.

The first edition, published in a small number of copies.
Autograph inscription signed by Charles Nisard.
Unbound with silent boards showing tears and small marginal lacks.
Rare.

Second edition with some parts in first edition.
Half green morocco bindings with corners, spines faded with five raised bands and showing signs of rubbing, gilt fillet frames on boards, scuffs on edges and corners, top edges gilt on deckled paper, original front covers preserved.
Work illustrated with plates.
Fine interior condition free from foxing.
Rare.

First edition. One joint cracked, small marginal worming to front cover, foxing.