J.P. Roret

Fifth edition, with some parts in first edition, as it was revised and expanded.
Our copy unfortunately lacks its frontispiece engraving.
Some rare and light foxing of no significance, handsome copy.

First edition.
Two small lacks to foot of spine, a few rare small marginal foxing spots, otherwise handsome copy as issued.
Rare.

The rare first edition of one of Balzac's last anonymous collaborations, published the same year as "Le dernier Chouan", his first signed novel.
Work illustrated with a frontispiece vignette.
Significant lack to first board and spine of cover restored at the time, joints cracked at head and foot of second board, pleasant interior condition.
Rare, like all of Balzac's early works.

Third edition, with some parts in first edition, being the first revised and expanded text. Half dark brown sheep binding, smooth spine decorated with double gilt fillets showing traces of rubbing, marbled paper boards, contemporary binding. Both copies are complete with the two frontispiece engravings (the second with tears and small corner losses has been pasted onto a loose leaf). One loose leaf, some occasional minor foxing, the half-title and title pages of the second volume are missing which prevents us from indicating which edition this is.

First edition.
Bradel binding in half mint green cloth with corners, smooth spine decorated with a gilt fleuron with minor scuffs, date at foot, hazelnut shagreen title-label, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved.
Our copy is complete with its frontispiece engraving.
Some foxing.
Rare.