Candide or the Optimist. Paris, G. Boudet, 1893. In-8, blue-green morocco, jansenist, light green morocco lining decorated with gilt fleurons joined by a gilt fillet beaded in the style of the 18th century, mosaic coat of arms in the centre, silver brocaded silk endpapers, gilt edges, cover and spine, case (P. Affolter
J. Augoyat sr.).
12 out-of-text compositions by Adrien Moreau, etched by Mordant, and 72 wood-engraved compositions in the text.
Edition at 600 copies. This is one of the first 25 on imperial japan containing a double suite of etchings, including the pure etching, a suite of all the woodcuts on chine and an original watercolour by Adrien Moreau on the false title.
Copy of the Duke of Massa, bearing his mosaic arms on the flyleaves.
Spine faded.
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