Librairie Borel

First illustrated edition. Collection Edouard Guillaume Lotus bleu. The cover is dated 1896, the title page 1897. A frontispiece in double state, black and sanguine, 6 plates and head-pieces, tailpieces... The whole delicately erotic by Mittis. Printed on white glazed laid paper. Ordinary issue after 50 numbered copies on Japan paper and 50 numbered copies on China paper. Original wrappers preserved.

Contemporary full black shagreen binding. Smooth spine decorated with 2 small mirrored tools at head and a stylized tulip on spine. Gilt fillet frame on covers. Interior border. Top edge gilt. Wide margins. Some occasional pale scattered foxing.

 

Very handsom

First edition on ordinary paper.
Bradel binding in half almond percaline, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, double fillet and gilt date at foot, black sheep title-label with central scratch and lack of skin, marbled paper boards, original wrappers preserved, contemporary binding.
Work illustrated by A. Calbet, J. Dédina and A. Boyé.
Handsome copy.

first edition on common paper and published under the pseudonym of Enacryos.
Bradel binding in full navy blue, preserved covers.
An autograph signed by Rosny, under his pseudonym, to Jean Lahor.
A book with illustrations by Antoine Calbet, the inserts with a sanguineous sequel.