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GAUTIER (Théophile). *Le Petit chien de la marquise*.
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GAUTIER (Théophile). *Le Petit chien de la marquise*.
See original version (French)
Estimate €200 - €300
Voluntary lot
Description
GAUTIER (Théophile). *Le Petit chien de la marquise*. Paris, L. Conquet, 1893. One in-12 volume, royal blue morocco, spine with raised bands richly decorated, double framing on the covers comprising a triple fillet and three fillets adorned with laurel scrolls and fleurons at the corners, all edges gilt, interior framing of rich gilt lace, covers preserved (binding signed MARIUS MICHEL).
First separate edition of this short story by Théophile Gautier, taken from *Une larme du diable*, preceded by a preface by Maurice Tourneux and illustrated with 21 compositions by LOUIS MORIN reproduced within the text.
Printed in a run of 500 numbered copies. This is one of the 150 on white vellum paper, hand-verified by the publisher with the watercolour illustrations (no. 7).
A fine copy, enhanced by the subscription voucher, a set of black-and-white illustrations on China paper, and 2 ORIGINAL WATERCOLOURS: one signed on the frontispiece, the other monogrammed ‘LM’ on the second half-title page following the preface. Carteret IV, 179: “A few watercoloured copies contain two original watercolours on two half-titles.”
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About the sale
Antique and modern books: catalogued sale
Auction location
Auction time
11/14/2026 at 10:30 AM
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