H. DE BALZAC. Lot n° 24

H. de Balzac. Les Joyeuzetés du Roy Loys le Unziesme. Paris, Conard, 1907. cl.-4°. 30 bll. and filler leaves, with numerous col. Illustrations by Edmond Malassis (1874-1944). One of 20 (total 170) num. Copies of the special edition in splendid binding by René Kieffer. As preferential copy on Japan enlarged by two sheets of illustrations with detailed marginal motifs in coloured woodcut as well as decomposition of a colour plate. Woodcut as well as decomposition of a color illustration after three plates as well as proof with autograph and sign. Correction instructions of the artist. Edmond Malassis, pupil of Gustave Moreau, has illustrated numerous prominent works of French literature. Perfectly preserved copy, gilt edges, original slipcase. The signed binding of black morocco with embossed. Center medallion on front and back cover, in frame with accentuated corner fillets, ornamental motifs on spine between frets, mirror with gilt. Literature: Charteret IV, 54; Mahé I, 116; Monod 848.