Théodore de Banville - Gringoire [exemplaire numéroté hors commerce] - 1919

Gringoire (Comedy in One Act and in Prose) by Théodore de Banville, numbered H.C. (Not for Sale), with an additional suite and the author's justification.
Paris, Librairie des amateurs, A. Ferroud, F. Ferroud, successor, 1919.
Dedication to Victor Hugo: “To Victor Hugo, this comedy is humbly dedicated by his faithful follower. Th. de B.”

Numerous color illustrations and etchings by Léon Lebègue (including a frontispiece, headpieces, tailpieces, and decorated initials).

Limited edition of 1,025 numbered copies; this is a not-for-sale copy numbered H.C. and authenticated by the publisher. (See photos for more information.)

This fine copy includes a suite of plates, a slipcase, and a dust jacket (all shown in the photos).

Condition = The top of the dust jacket is damaged and has been repaired with tape (see photos). There are a few traces of damp and foxing, but they are superficial. It has been well preserved and remains a magnificent, rare luxury edition from this limited, numbered print run.

Dimensions: 23.5 × 16.5 centimeters
Pages: 120, not including the suite.