ROMAN CONTEMPORAIN. The Two Mistresses. Emmeline. The Son of Titan. Frederic and Bernerette. Pierre and Camille.; This Edition of the NOUVELLES Has Been Completely Translated by Gertrude Christian Fosdick.
Philadelphia: Printed only for Subscribers by George Barrie & Sons. (1900). 1st edition thus, "Edition Magnifique", Copy 3 of 5 cc, "Printed for Sale", this "Bound for Adelia R. Carr, Pittsburgh, PA. U.S.A. 373 pp. Frontis & 6 internal illustrations. Per a preliminary note, "In this edition the plates are in four printings: one in bistre, one Japanese etching paper, remarquè; one on papier de Chine, mounted on plate paper; one on India paper, impressed upon Japanese vellum; and one on Dutch handmade paper, in colors. For each copy of the Edition Magnifique there is prepared a duplicate set of impressions of the plates on Whatman drawing-paper, finished in water-colors." 8vo. 8-1/2" x 5-1/2". Full brown morocco binding, AEG. Small armorial device gilt stamped to upper left of front board. Purple moire silk eps, with the paste-downs having a grey leather onlay border around a woven silk image of a woman. The fore-edge painting appears to duplicate this image. General extemity wear, with front joint starting at the bottom. Spine a tad sunned. A VG copy. Item #50633
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