first edition Hardcover
1921 · Paris, France
by Hoffmann
Paris, France: La Banderole, 1921. Book. Very good+ condition. Hardcover. First thus edition. Octavo (8vo). 130 pages of text, [iii]. Hardcover; marbled paper-covered boards and green (faded to brown in most places) leather with gilt spine lettering. Original green printed wrappers bound-in. With a preface by Champfleury (pseud. of Jules Husson 1821 - 1889), introduction by Gerard de Neral, and approximately 20 green wood-block illustrations by Boucher. Limited edition of 610 copies, of which this is #551. Curiosites Litteraires..
(Inventory #: 004705)