Léon Hennique / Vadasz - Benjamin Rozes - 1906

Charming numbered edition, illustrated with 3 states of the etchings, including the pure etching, and in a magnificent red half Morocco binding with corner pieces in Bradel, signed Delcombe, of this novel which is part of the naturalist tradition at the turn of the 20th century and offers a narrative study centered on a character confronted with the social, moral, and psychological determinants of his time -

The work traces the path of Benjamin Rozes, whose existence is shaped by his milieu, his living conditions, and the economic and social constraints weighing on him, in a logic of almost experimental analysis of human behavior -

The tale emphasizes precise descriptions of environments, popular or bourgeois milieus, and the influence of these settings on the actions and choices of the characters. The author adopts a detail-oriented style, aiming to render reality objectively while highlighting the inner tensions and psychological conflicts of the protagonist -

Léon Hennique / Vadasz - Benjamin Rozes - 1906 - A. Romagnol -
87 pages,

Very good binding condition, the work in its red half-morocco binding with corner pieces in Bradel signed Delcombe, in a publisher’s slipcase, marbled boards, slight signs of wear, wear on the slipcase, gilded head, title and author name gilded on the darkened spine, date gilded at the tail -

Very good interior condition, some foxing, title page printed in red and black, the work enriched with beautiful illustrations in and out of text by Vadasz, limited edition of 350 copies, one of 130 on Arches vellum with 3 states of the etchings including the pure etching, this one no. 120, marbled endpapers in very good condition, a fine copy -

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