FRERE JOCONDE
1923 · Paris
by France, Anatole
Paris: Ferroud, 1923. Small octavo. Original printed wrappers with pictorial vignette. Heavily illustrated. Unfortunate discolorations to end leaves due to tape affixing an old-fashioned "protective" wrapper, otherwise a very good copy. First illustrated edition, accompanied by a profusion of plates, illustrations and decorated initials, all colored, by Leon Lebegue. One of an unknown number of copies denoted as "Reserve," from a total edition of fifteen hundred copies. Inscribed presentation copy from the publisher, F. Ferroud. TALVART & PLACE (FRANCE) 97. (Inventory #: WRCLIT35549)