La forêt bleue

First edition, one of the extremely rare copies printed on Holland paper (We know of at least two) unknown to bibliographies, deluxe copy.
Half black morocco binding with corners, spine with five raised bands enhanced with gilt dots richly decorated with double gilt compartments with red morocco inlay in roundel, date at foot, gilt fillet on boards, covers and spine preserved, top edge gilt on deckled edges, binding signed Blanchetière.
Very beautiful autograph inscription by the author to (José-Maria de Heredia) "Premier joueur flûte de ces modernes temps antiques, au maître ami de Pan et des chèvres-pieds, cet humble et lointain écho d'une syrinx adorable... Lorrain Jean" ["First flute player of these modern ancient times, to the master friend of Pan and goat-footed ones, this humble and distant echo of an adorable syrinx... Lorrain Jean"]
Our copy is expanded with an autograph letter signed by the author running over 2 leaves addressed to (Léon) Vanier bound at the front of the volume.
Exceptional copy superbly established.