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MILLON RIVIERA
224
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[Pierre LOUYS’ COPY]
See original version (French)
224
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[Pierre LOUYS’ COPY]
See original version (French)
Estimate €100 - €150
Voluntary lot
Description
[Pierre LOUYS’ COPY]
LOUYS (Pierre):
Mimes des courtisanes by Lucien. Literal translation.
Paris. Société du Mercure de France, 1899.
In-8°. Full Bradel-style binding in havana-coloured shagreen. Covers preserved.
A new edition under this title of *Scènes de la vie des courtisanes*, printed in a run of 40 numbered copies. Our copy, unnumbered, is adorned with the monogram ‘P. L.’, printed in red.
Talvart & Place, XII, 319.
On the flyleaf, Pierre Louys’s ink-stamped mark.
Enclosed is a handwritten letter from the Princess of Polignac, dated 15 January [date unspecified, but likely 1899]:
“Sir,
I have just read the exquisite preface to *Poésies de Méléagre* and I look forward to the pleasure of seeing you to tell you how delighted I was by it.
Would you do us the honour of joining us for dinner on Thursday evening, at our home, at 8 o’clock?
We would be most delighted.
Please accept, Sir, my warmest regards.
Princesse de Polignac”
See original version (French)
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About the sale
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Auction time
10/15/2026 at 1:00 PM
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