Hélène

First edition printed on ordinary paper, with no mention of deluxe copies.
Bradel binding in half periwinkle cloth, smooth spine decorated with gilt floral motif, small stains at foot of spine, double gilt fillet at tail, red shagreen title-label with some minor rubbing traces, marbled paper boards, corners slightly bumped, top edge gilt, contemporary binding unsigned but attributable to Lancelin.
Signed and inscribed by André Theuriet to Paul Ollendorff.
Handsome copy attractively bound.
Provenance: from the library of Paul Ollendorff.