Soirs de Paris

First edition, illustrated with drawings by Minartz engraved on wood by Paillard. Limited edition of only 138 numbered copies on Marais laid paper. 3 plates including one frontispiece, 56 headpieces illustrating Parisian nightlife, shows... The illustration achieving close correspondence with the poems (the opera, merry-go-rounds, cabarets...).
Near-contemporary Bradel binding in half morocco with old rose corners. Smooth Jansenist spine. Author and title in gilt. Covers and spine preserved. Fine paper freshness, with foxing on fore edge and very rare and pale internal foxing. Spine slightly faded, or having turned uniformly.

Engraved bookplate of Jacques Crépineau, director of the Michodière theater and entertainment historian, bibliophile renowned for his collection of Romantics.
Very handsome copy.