GAUTIER (Théophile). •Contemporary Portraits: Writers—Painte - Lot 37

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GAUTIER (Théophile). •Contemporary Portraits: Writers—Painte - Lot 37
GAUTIER (Théophile). •Contemporary Portraits: Writers—Painters—Sculptors—Actors. Paris: Charpentier et Cie, Booksellers and Publishers, 1874. ••Pen-and-ink Drawings. Paris, G. Charpentier, Publisher, 1880. 2 works in 2 in-12 volumes, red long-grain morocco, gilt fillet framing the covers, fleurons at the corners, decorated ribbed spine, gilt headband, untrimmed, original covers preserved, standard slipcase (V. Granghaud). FIRST EDITIONS. •Etched portrait of the author as frontispiece. One of 100 copies on Holland paper; this one (no. 43) contains an additional pre-letter state of the portrait on China paper. COPY ENRICHED WITH A LAS by Théophile Gautier mounted in limina: “My dear Master // I believe you are familiar enough with the backstage // of the Montansier to know Mlle Scriwaneck // who is hosting a ball that one of my friends, Mr. Victor Semen, // would very much like to attend (due to being cuckolded). I do not have the // pleasure of being acquainted with this charming actress, and I would be // most grateful if you could secure this invitation // which will allow my friend to accompany a person... who // is already invited. Please forgive this rambling. I // am enclosing with this note a card from Mr. Semen. Yours sincerely, // Théophile Gautier” (1 p., in-12). ••One of 50 copies on Holland paper, this one (no. 33). Enclosed: invitation card for the BNF exhibition on Théophile Gautier (December 22, 1961). From the Simone André Maurois Library, with bookplate. A BEAUTIFUL SET BOUND IN RED MOROCCO LEATHER & ENRICHED WITH A LETTER by Théophile GAUTIER.
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