Aimé André

First edition composed of the first 3 volumes of 1831 and volumes 4 and 5 published in 1833.
Binding ca 1850 in brown glazed half calf. Back with nerves adorned with series of fat and lean fillets and wheels in tail and head. Title and volume coins in black morocco.
Valery was unanimously hailed for the accuracy of his travels, particularly distinguished for his literary research, the examination and description of libraries, such as that of Ravenna, the Laurentian Library, and so on. This new trip to Italy is not only another trip, it is led by a clear literary and artistic vision (Valery was indeed a curator of the Crown libraries, and will be librarian of the Palace of Versaille

New edition for each of the three volumes.
Bradel binding in full navy blue boards, smooth spine, burgundy Russia leather title-label, headcaps rubbed and worn, minor scuffing to boards without consequence, corners slightly bumped.
Some light foxing.
Rare collection of these three works.

First edition printed in a small number of copies of this offprint from Miscellanea Entomologica 1935-1937.
Work illustrated with 10 photographs.
Signed autograph inscription by Géo Favarel.
Spine split at head and foot with two small lacks and a stain, boards marginally faded and foxed, handsome interior condition.
Rare.