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

Book: Gringoire (Comédie en un acte et en prose) by Théodore de Banville, numbered H.C. (Hors Commerce) with a set of images and justification by the author.
Paris, Librairie des amateurs, A. Ferroud, F. Ferroud, successeur, 1919.
Tribute to Victor Hugo "A Victor Hugo, cette comédie est humblement dédiée par son fidèle. Th. de B."

Numerous illustrations in colour and etchings by Léon Lebègue (including frontispiece, headbands, culs-de-lampe and ornamental initials).

Print run limited to 1025 numbered copies, this is one of the non commercial copies numbered H.C. and justified by the publisher. (See photos for more information.)

This lovely copy contains a set of out of text images, a slipcase and a dust jacket (present in the photos).

Condition: The dust jacket is damaged at the top, with the addition of adhesive tape (see photos), there are some signs of dampness and foxing but superficial. It is in well preserved condition and remains a magnificent rare book from this limited, numbered, and deluxe edition.

Size: 23.5 x 16.5 cm
Number of pages: 120, not including the set of images.