Honoré de Balzac

First edition, one of 1000 numbered copies on pur fil paper, the only printing with 35 on Hollande paper and 72 on vergé paper.
A small tear glued to foot of spine.

Published before its first edition (1826) established by Maurice Bardèche for which there were no large paper copies.
Autograph inscription from Maurice Bardèche.
A very good copy.

First edition for which there were no large paper copies.
Two small stains, not serious, to upper cover.

First edition printed on vergé.
A good copy.

First edition of this thesis.
Spine slightly faded and warped without significance, handsome copy.

First edition.
Light marginal foxing to spine and covers, not serious.

First edition.
Work illustrated with 2 maps of Paris.
Light marginal worming to the front cover, handsome copy.

First edition printed in a small number of copies of this offprint.
Illustrated pamphlet with two photographic portraits.
Handsome copy.

New edition for which there were no large paper copies.
A good copy.

First edition for which there were no large paper copies.
Illustrated cover.

First edition, one of 52 copies on Montval laid paper, deluxe issue with 4 Japan copies. Copy justified as Montval but unnumbered.
Lengthy introduction by Maurice Bardèche.
A crease mark on the front cover.
Handsome copy.

The first edition, published in a small number of copies.
Unlettered spine with handwritten title showing a small lack, boards marginally faded with two small angular stains, occasional worming.

First edition.
Introduction by J. Savant.
Fragments of texts by H. de Balzac referring to the Emperor.
Illustrations, handsome copy.

First edition of this speech delivered at the opening of the Conference of Lawyers and printed at the order's expense; no deluxe copies were issued.
Spine absent, small corner lacks to boards, boards detached, handsome interior condition.

New edition enhanced with a preface and notes by Marcel Bouteron. A small insignificant stain to the rear cover, otherwise a fine copy.

First edition, one of the numbered copies on alfa.
A good copy.