First edition of which there were no grand papier (deluxe) copies. Half morocco, covers and spine preserved, contemporary binding. Spine faded, lacks repaired on the covers and the spine of the covers. A nice copy without foxing.
First edition of the French translation. Preface and biography of the author by Philarète Chasles. Minor lacks to head and foot of spine, boards marginally faded, some light foxing. Rare.
A. Lacroix, Verboeckhoven & Cie|Bruxelles [Brussels] • & Leipzig 1862|12 x 19 cm|relié
First edition. Bradel binding in half bottle-green cloth, smooth spine decorated with three double gilt fillets and gilt fleuron, shagreen title-label, date at foot, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding. A handsome copy.
A. Lacroix, Verboeckhoven & Cie|Paris 1868|12 x 19 cm|broché
First edition published in a small number of copies. A light scratch to front board, two small corner lacks affecting the rear board, handsome interior condition. Rare copy of this biography devoted to this great lady of the theater.
A. Lacroix, Verboeckhoven & Cie|Paris 1871|11.50 x 17 cm|autre
Eighth edition. On the right to vote, census, duration of mandate, election, accumulation of offices... Two small lacks to head and foot of spine, corner lacks to boards, one tear affecting the last page not touching text, some light foxing.
Librairie internationale Lacroix, Verboeckhoven & Cie|Paris • & Bruxelles [Brussels] 1864|15 x 23 cm|2 volumes reliés
Second edition. Half-shagreen binding in dark green, smooth spine decorated with gilt typographical motifs with very light scuffs, small tear at head, contemporary binding. Some light foxing.
New edition. Minor lacks at head and foot of spine, tiny corner wear to boards without significance, some light foxing. Complete with the publisher's catalogue at rear.
A. Lacroix|Paris • & Bruxelles [Brussels] 1867|15 x 23 cm|autre
First edition. Spine cracked with some lacks, worming to boards, pleasant interior condition despite some light foxing without gravity affecting essentially the very first and very last pages of the volume.