François Vernay peintre lyonnais (1821-1896)

First edition, one of 5 numbered copies on handmade Normandy vellum paper, ours unnumbered, deluxe copy.
Illustrations hors-texte by Jacques Martin.
A lack at head of spine which also shows marginal tears with tiny lacks, one joint reglued, minute lacks and corner tears to second cover, pale dampstain at head of first endpaper, otherwise handsome interior condition.
Very rare copy of the author's fifth work.