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Piguet Hôtel des Ventes
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LES SOIRÉES DE MÉDAN. Paris, G. Charpentier, 1880. In-12 bou…
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2274
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LES SOIRÉES DE MÉDAN. Paris, G. Charpentier, 1880. In-12 bou…
See original version (French)
Estimate CHF 500 - CHF 700
Voluntary lot
Description
LES SOIRÉES DE MÉDAN. Paris, G. Charpentier, 1880. In-12 bound in full long-grained garnet morocco, smooth spine decorated with gilt, gilt fillet framing the boards, cover and spine preserved, untrimmed. Binding signed V. Champs. [3] ff. 295 pp. First edition of this manifesto of naturalism including: Émile ZOLA, L'Attaque du moulin , Guy de MAUPASSANT, Boule de suif , Joris-Karl HUYSMANS, Sac au dos , Henri CÉARD, La Saignée , Léon HENNIQUE, L'Affaire du grand 7 , Paul ALEXIS, Après la bataille. One of 50 numbered copies on Hollande paper, enriched with numerous original illustrations by Paul Avril, including 12 full-page illustrations and several in the margins of the text, an autograph letter from Avril, and late 19th-early 20th century press cuttings relating to the stories or their authors.
3 monogrammed bookplates from 3 different owners, 2 printed and one gilt on a piece of garnet morocco.
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About the sale
ONLINE 2092 to 2674 - Books and manuscripts - Paintings and sculptures
Auction location
Auction time
06/10/2026 at 10:00 AM
Pictures credits:
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