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First edition, of which there were no large paper copies.
Elegant pastiche Bradel binding of marbled paper boards by T. Boichot, red Russia title-piece, covers bearing date 1872 and spine (soiled) preserved, top edge gilt.
Skillfully repaired tear to head of half-title, title, preface and first leaf of text.
A little insignificant spotting.
A rare copy of the second volume of Les Rougon-Macquart in a handsome pastiche binding.