Les enfants du peuple

First edition, with no deluxe copies printed on fine paper.

Bradel binding in grey cloth-backed boards, flat spine with gilt central ornament and double gilt fillet at foot, red morocco title label with some rubbing, marbled paper-covered boards, grey paper endpapers and pastedowns.

Some occasional foxing, contemporary gift inscription on the title page.

Text preceded by three facsimile letters by Jules Vallès.

Preface by Julien Lemer.