Histoire de Gil Blas de Santillane

Illustrated edition with 600 original vignettes by Jean Gigoux, accompanied by an engraved frontispiece and a portrait of Gil Blas on chine, bound in between the address to the reader and the first chapter.

Copy of the first issue, complete with all the characteristics noted by Carteret that distinguish it from the second issue.

Half green long-grained Russia morocco binding, sides in green paste paper, smooth spine decorated with gilt compartments and three blind-stamped floral plaques with gilt accents, gilt title and date, stone paper pastedowns. Some rubbing to the binding, corners and edges slightly worn, occasional foxing and soiling to a few leaves.
Bookplate of the actor Jean-Marie Bernicat.