Gyp; Marcel Prévost; Georges d'Esparbès; André Avèze; Paul Bourget; Jean Richepin; Marcelle Tinayre; - Oeuvres de la Modern-Bibliothèque (lot de 5 volumes) - 1885-1910

A particularly appealing set, distinguished by its elegant uniform half-tan-leather bindings, richly decorated raised bands with ornamental devices and gilt tooling, green marbled boards, and red edges.

The volumes bring together works by renowned French writers, including Gyp, Marcel Prévost, Paul Bourget, Édouard Rod, Jean Richepin, Marcelle Tinayre, and Georges d’Esparbès.

Contents of the 5 volumes:

Volume 1

* Gyp – Maman
* Gyp – Le Mariage de Chiffon
* Gyp – Sœurette
* Marcel Prévost – Confession d’un amant

Volume 2

* Gyp – Joies d’amour
* Gyp – La Fée
* Gyp – Le Cœur de Pierrette
* Gyp – La Bonne Galette / Martinette

Volume 3

* Marcel Prévost – Le Jardin secret
* Marcel Prévost – La Princesse d’Erminge
* Dernières lettres de femmes
* Chonchette

Volume 4

* Édouard Rod – La Vie privée de Michel Teissier
* Jean Richepin – Les Débuts de César Borgia
* Marcelle Tinayre – Hellé
* Georges d’Esparbès – La Légende de l’Aigle

Volume 5

* A. Avezé – La Bonne Pécheresse
* Jean Bertheroy – La Danseuse de Pompéi
* Paul Bourget – Cruelle énigme
* Maurice Landay – Une vie d’amour

Illustrations:

The books are embellished with numerous black-and-white illustrations, including some based on watercolors by Louise Abbéma, Eugène Chaperon, and René Lelong.

These illustrations add to the charm of these literary publications from the Belle Époque.

Bindings and condition:

* 5 volumes in uniform bindings.
* Half tan leather with raised bands on the spines.
* Floral decoration and gilt titles.
* Green marbled boards.
* Red edges.
* The bindings are in good overall appearance.
* Some rubbing, minor marks, and signs of use.
* Interiors appear clean and well preserved on the pages shown in the photographs.

A fine library set bringing together illustrated French literature and decorative bindings from the early 20th century.