Michel Lévy frères|Paris 1858|12.50 x 18.50 cm|relié
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Third edition with some parts in first edition as it was expanded with 12 tales. Half black shagreen binding, spine with four raised bands decorated with gilt double compartments enhanced at corners with gilt floral motifs, minor traces of rubbing to spine, black paper boards with surface wear, gilt initials stamped at center of front board, marbled endpapers and pastedowns. With frontispiece portrait of Meissonier engraved by Baland. First printing of the 34 vignettes by J.L. E. Meissonier and 6 by Foulquier engraved on wood. Some light foxing.