[RELIURE MAROQUIN] GAUTIER, Jean et Jeannette, 1894
GAUTIER, Théophile.
Jean et Jeannette.
Paris, A. Ferroud, 1894.
Large 8vo (237x152 mm), (4)-xxxii-207-(2) pages. binding : Contemporary half morocco, gilt spine in six compartments. Binding signed by David.Original printed wrappers have been bound in. Tiny scratches on leather. Slight offprint of engravings.
Illustrated edition of 24 compositions by Lalauze.
"Tired of her formal and rococo suitors, the Marquise de Champrosé, a young widow, decides to accompany her servant and confidant, Justine, to the ball at the Moulin-Rouge. For his part, the Viscount de Candale, also tired , one of her dancers from the Opera, accompanies Master Bonnard to this same ball. Under the name of Jeannette, dressed as a grisette, the marquise is invited to dance by the viscount posing as M. Jean, arriving from his province. ."
One of the 250 copies on Arches, ours n°438.
Good copy in signed binding.
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Price : 250 €