Hier et demain. Contes et nouvelles

The rare illustrated first edition, and the only edition produced for this title. It comprises 37 illustrations by George Roux, including 6 in chromolithography.
Publisher's binding known as "acanthus leaves," with red title medallion. Spine lightened, joint at head of upper board split for three centimeters, some discrete surface abrasions to front board, very discrete light stain to margin of front board, minimal white stain to rear board.
Hier et demain contains six stories: "Aventures de la famille Raton," "M. Ré-dièze et Mlle Mi-bémol," "Au XXIXe siècle : la journée d'un journaliste américain," "L'éternel Adam," "La destinée de Jean Morenas," and "Le Humbug."
Handsome copy of this rare title.