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Lot n° 108

BALZAC (Honoré de).

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A Dark Case. Paris, L. Carteret, 1909. Large in-8, long-grain aubergine morocco, multiple golden fillets, back with ribs decorated in the same way, inner frame of seven golden fillets, lining and moire guards, golden slices on witnesses, cover and back (Noulhac). Cover illustrated with 28 compositions by François Schommer engraved with chisel and etching by Léon Boisson. Edition of 300 copies: one of the 75 head copies (this one on japanese) with the illustrations in triple state, including the pure etching with remarks. Perfect binding from Noulhac.