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(Lot) – Alexandre DUMAS the Younger.
See original version (French)
159
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(Lot) – Alexandre DUMAS the Younger.
See original version (French)
Estimate €150 - €200
Voluntary lot
Description
(Lot) – Alexandre DUMAS the Younger. Set of 6 volumes.
- *Le Régent Mustel*. Paris, Hippolyte Souverain, 1852.
2 volumes in one in-8 volume. Fawn half-basane, spine with faux raised bands, edges and corners worn, a few foxing spots and stains, stamp of the Cercle Agricole.
312 pp.; 368 pp.
First edition.
Vicaire IIII, 461.
- *Les Madeleines repenties*. Refuge Sainte-Anne, 31, rue du Landy (Clichy-la-Garenne). Paris, Dentu, 1869. In-12, blue percaline, title label in black morocco, covers preserved, untrimmed, a few foxing spots (Petitot binding).
36 pp.
First edition. A former hunting lodge dating from the late 17th century (the Pavillon Vendôme is now a centre for contemporary art), it provided a home from 1861 to 1894 for former prostitutes in an institution founded by Dominican nuns. Among the list of ‘patronesses’ is the poet Mélanie Waldor, who had been Alexandre Dumas the Elder’s mistress in her youth.
- La Princesse Georges. A play in three acts. Paris, Michel Lévy, 1872.
In-8, blue half-percaline with corner pieces, covers and spine preserved, untrimmed, with dedicatory inscription.
XV, 77 pp.
First edition. Eulogistic dedication to the actor Landrol, who created the role of the Count of Terremonde at the Théâtre du Gymnase on 2 December 1871.
- *L’Étrangère*. A comedy in five acts. Paris: Calmann Lévy, 1877.
In-8, half-cloth with chagrin grain, covers pasted onto the boards, untrimmed, with a dedication, slight foxing.
[2 ff.], 148 pp.
Special edition printed in a run of 46 numbered copies, 1/40 on Holland paper (no. 29).
- Pierre NEWSKY. *Les Danicheff*. A comedy in four acts. Paris: Calmann Lévy, 1879.
In-8, fawn half-maroquin, covers preserved, spine smooth but faded, uncut, untrimmed.
[2 ff.], 133 pp.
Special edition printed in a run of 25 numbered copies on Holland paper (no. 9). Pierre Newsky was the collective pseudonym of Pierre de Corvin and Dumas Fils
- La Princesse de Bagdad. A play in three acts. Paris, Calmann Lévy, 1881.
In-8, half-maroquin with corners, 5-ribbed spine, gilt initials and date at the foot, gilt head, covers preserved, dedication (Dupré binding).
[3 ff.], 95 pp. First edition, enhanced with a dedication to Giacomelli.
A fine copy.
See original version (French)
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