CAMPAUX (Antoine). François Villon: His Life and Works. Pari - Lot 21

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CAMPAUX (Antoine). François Villon: His Life and Works. Pari - Lot 21
CAMPAUX (Antoine). François Villon: His Life and Works. Paris, A. Durand, Bookseller and Publisher, 1859. 8vo, red half-maroquin with corner pieces, ribbed spine, gilt head, untrimmed, cover preserved (Durvand). FIRST EDITION. ENRICHED COPY: •featuring a DEDICATION BY THE AUTHOR on the title page: “To Monsieur Sainte-Beuve // Of the Académie française, // respectful homage // A. Campaux // Doctor of Letters.”; • an annotation by Auguste Vitu on the half-title page: “Sainte-Beuve’s copy with notes // in his own hand. Purchased by me at his estate sale // through Pincebourde f.... // Auguste Vitu”; • & a certificate of authenticity by Charavay (1913), mounted at the front. From the libraries of Charles-Augustin Sainte-Beuve, with a dedicatory inscription and numerous annotations; Pierre Berès, André Maurois & Simone André Maurois, with bookplates. Spine slightly faded; copy washed and re-glued. ANNOTATED COPY BY SAINTE-BEUVE IN A BINDING BY DURVAND.
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