Scènes de la vie de province

First duodecimo edition in a revised version, after the original of 1834. Concerning the Charpentier editions, which form a sort of first collected edition, Clouzot states: "A collection of very great interest because for all the texts, it presents a revised version, often profoundly so. Increasingly sought after, they have nevertheless remained (for how much longer?) at a very affordable price." Guide du bibliophile français. XIXe siècle.
Half vermillion red glazed calf binding. Smooth spine decorated with a large rocaille tool in mirror. 2 black calf title labels. Fillets at head and tail. Light rubbing. Very fresh copy, free from foxing, with bright white paper, except for pale foxing on the first 3 leaves.
Handsome copy of this edition which is very rarely found well bound.
Volume I: Les célibataires, la femme abandonnés, Illusions perdues. Volume 2: La vieille fille, la grenadière, Message, La grande bretèche, L'illustre Gaudissart.