Théophile de VIAU

New edition. 3 title pages. Although numerous collective editions of Viau were produced, early collective editions such as ours are rare. Brunet gives 1626 for the first collective edition (which proves very difficult to find), the 1629 edition would have been based on that of 1626; it is expanded with the letter against Balzac.
Half brown glazed calf binding from the late 19th century with corners. Spine with raised bands decorated, roulette on the bands. Title and date in gilt (binder's error with the date 1529 at foot). Edges gilt. Light rubbing. Handsome copy.
After a long period in purgatory and although he was widely read during his lifetime, Viau was rediscovered by