Zola photographe

The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
Work illustrated with 480 documents selected and presented by François Emile-Zola and Massin.
Handsome copy despite light foxing to edges.
Publisher's full red cloth binding, smooth spine, complete with illustrated dust jacket.
Autograph inscription signed by Massin with a small drawing of an eye to the Immortal Pierre-Jean Rémy, nom de plume of Jean-Pierre Angremy: "Pour Jean-Pierre Angremy (qui a l'oeil), avec l'amitié fidèle, Massin." ("For Jean-Pierre Angremy (who has the eye), with faithful friendship, Massin.") with the manuscript signature of François Emile-Zola.