Théodore de Banville / Edmond Malassis - Florisse [1/20 japon suites 3 états 2 aquarelles originales - reliure signée Aussourd] - 1936

Théodore de Banville.

Chez Ferroud, Paris, 1936, large octavo (17.5 x 22.5 cm), complete.

Contemporary binding signed by René Aussourd, in full red morocco, spine with four raised bands adorned with gilt ornaments, date at foot, large gilt frame decoration on the covers, gilt double fillet on the turn-ins, gilt dentelle on the inner edges, gilt top edge, covers and spine preserved, matching edged slipcase.

A delightful edition illustrated in color by Edmond Malassis.

One of 20 numbered copies on Japan paper, containing 3 states of the illustrations, including 1 state with remarque and 1 state in black.

Enriched with two superb full-page original watercolors signed by the artist and mounted at the beginning of the book beneath tissue guards.

A very fine copy, perfectly preserved and very well bound at the time.

Free shipping, very securely packed, by Colissimo registered mail within France and DHL worldwide, with insurance included.