Bazin / Brouillet - Une tache d'encre [Japon impérial, avec suite] - 1900

René Bazin - Une tache d'encre
Editions Alfred Mame, Tours - 1900.

First illustrated edition of this novel, in a large format 34 x 26 cm (3 kg).
Embellished with 24 out of text compositions by André Brouillet and 37 in the text, imbued with striking realism.
Frontispiece in 2 stages, in black on Japon paper and hand-painted in watercolour on vellum paper.

First print copy, No. 15/120.
Manufactures Impériales du Japon paper., the only large paper.
A set of illustrations on vellum paper.
Illustrations under serpentes bearing the titles printed in red.

To be noted is some foxing on the set of illustrations on vellum paper.
No foxing on the pages with text or the illustrations on Japon paper.

In a folder, slipcase, restored.
Green bronze percaline spine with gilded title, preserved.