Jules NORIAC

First edition, one of 13 numbered copies on laid paper, the most limited deluxe edition with 13 tinted paper copies.
Bradel binding in full marbled paper, smooth spine, brown morocco title-label, top edge gilt on deckled edges, modern binding signed Thomas Boichot.
Signed autograph inscription by Jules Noriac, below the justification page, to Edouard Delessert.
Work illustrated with 70 illustrations in and hors-texte by Armand-Dumarescq, G. Janet, Pelcoq, Morin and Deuxétoiles.
Our copy is exceptionally expanded with all the proofs of the illustrations printed on China paper.
Occasional light foxing and marginal stains at foot of some leaves.
Unique copy.

New edition.
Half red shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands set with gilt fillets and decorated with double black compartments, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, corners slightly bumped.
Gift inscription in ink from a previous owner on the half-title page.
Some foxing, light dampstain to margins of first leaves, trimmed copy.

First edition.
Half navy blue morocco binding, spine with four raised bands set with black fillets decorated with triple gilt compartments, marbled paper boards, marbled endpapers and pastedowns, speckled edges.
Some foxing affecting mainly the edges.
Rare.