COPPEE (François). Poem of the absence. Paris,... Lot 33

COPPEE (François). Poem of the absence. Paris, Veuve Girod, 1882. In-8, paperback. Poetry by François Coppée, and music by Paul Puget. Frontispiece in etching by Pierre Morel, drawn by Delâtre. Unique copy, enriched with 6 large original watercolors, signed by Pierre Morel, framed with fine Indian ink compositions; the music pages are decorated with a background colored in wash, 3 of which are more figurative; the faux-title preceding the scores is enriched with a large pen-and-ink composition, heightened. Etching raised, with wetness at the foot. Small stains. Copy slightly uncropped.