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First edition

Arsène HOUSSAYE Les grandes dames


Arsène HOUSSAYE

Les grandes dames

Dentu, Paris 1874, Grand in 8 (27,5x18,5cm), Un Vol. relié.


First edition of this Balzac novel that depicts a Don Juan and courtesans way nineteenth century, with all the darkness and the desired casually. Adorned with 20 steel engravings out text Flameng, The Guillermie ... most drawn blood. Engravings headbands, initials, cul-de-lamp ... Full black morocco. Back to 4 false nerves. Triple net forming box each having a 4 iron. Shield embossed monogram JD on the top plate. Gilt edges. Corners slightly rubbed. Pitting and pale foxing, mostly in margins prints. Some marginal foxing on some single sheets. Beautiful edition of this unusual book. Houssaye was a literary figure of the time, theater director, he created Hernani, spare Nerval ... --- Please note that the translation in english is done automatically, we apologize if the formulas are inaccurate. Contact us for any information!

200 €

Réf : 11533

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