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VILLIERS DE L’ISLE-ADAM (Auguste de). *Contes cruels*. Paris…
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82
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VILLIERS DE L’ISLE-ADAM (Auguste de). *Contes cruels*. Paris…
See original version (French)
Estimate €200 - €300
Voluntary lot
Description
VILLIERS DE L’ISLE-ADAM (Auguste de). *Contes cruels*. Paris, Calmann Lévy, 1883. In-12, green half-shagreen, plain spine with decoration, cover (contemporary binding). A sought-after first edition, of which no large-format copies were printed.
These twenty-eight short stories, characterised by cruelty, had been published in various newspapers before being brought together in this collection.
Corners rubbed, edges slightly worn, spine sun-faded, a few foxing spots.
Bollery, no. 10 – Carteret, II, 470 – Vicaire, VII, 1091.
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About the sale
First editions from the 19th to the 21st century
Auction location
Auction time
09/16/2026 at 2:00 PM
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