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STENDHAL. FOULQUIER.
The Charterhouse of Parma.
Paris, L. Conquet, 1883.
Fees include commission and taxes.
The Charterhouse of Parma.
Paris, L. Conquet, 1883.
2 volumes, large 8vo, (2) folios, XXIII–386 pp. and (2) folios, 432 pp. Blue-grey morocco, ribbed spine decorated with a gilt fillet, gilt title, volume numbers and date, panels, covers and back covers framed by multiple gilt fillets, double gilt fillet on the headbands and footbands, gilt edges, cover preserved [Chambolle-Duru]. (a few foxing spots on the endpapers).
A very fine copy with full margins.
A facsimile reprint of the first edition, illustrated with 32 black etchings by Valentin Foulquier, including a frontispiece and vignettes within the text.
A single print run limited to 500 copies, including 150 special editions on extra-fine Japanese paper in 8vo raisin format; this is no. 52.
In an elegant morocco binding, perfectly executed by Chambolle-Duru.
Enriched at the head of the first volume with a publisher’s prospectus and a specimen subscription form; as well as a set of black etchings on vellum.
Carteret, IV, 368 "A very fine publication, highly sought-after and highly valued".