Alphonse Mertens

First edition, one of 100 numbered copies on Holland paper, only large papers after 2 Japan.
Bradel binding in half green percaline, smooth back decorated with a golden floral motif, golden date and double thread at the tail, piece of brown shagreen title with rubbing, marbled paper boards, preserved covers, golden head, binding of the era signed Mertens.
Autograph signed by Georges Polti to Jean Ott on the shadow title page which is shaded.

First edition on ordinary paper.
Half pink cloth binding, smooth faded spine decorated with gilt floral motif, gilt double fillet and date at foot, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by A. Mertens.
Signed autograph inscription from Paul Adam to the poet Jean Ott.
Our copy is enhanced with a signed autograph postcard from the author addressed to the same.
We also include the funeral announcement for the requiem mass for the repose of Paul Adam.
Work illustrated with plates.

Second edition, with some parts in first edition as expanded with a supplement on public education in Germany and Russia, one of 25 numbered copies on Holland paper, the only deluxe copies with 25 Japan.
Bradel binding in half fir green cloth with corners, smooth spine decorated with a central gilt fleuron, gilt date and double fillet at foot, chocolate shagreen title-label with some scratches, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, top edge gilt, binding signed by A. Mertens.
Precious signed autograph inscription from Pierre Peugeot to Léon Cladel.
Printed stamps of the Université populaire du Faubourg Saint-Antoine in margins of several pages of our volume, pen numbering for library classification also in margins of certain pages.
Rare and handsome copy.