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OLIVIER (Jacques)

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OLIVIER (Jacques)

Alphabet of imperfection and malice of women. Paris, Barraud, 1876. In-8, blond calf, first plate with gilt decoration of latticework and roses in a triple fillet frame decorated with flower angles, spine ribbed with gilt irons, red morocco titleplate, dated 1617 at the last at the tail, gilt headband, gilt inner wheel (contemporary binding).
Book "dedicated to the worst in the world". Illustrated with 7 non-textual etching plates, drawn vignettes, engraved lampheads and the yellow paper cover illustrated with an etching by
Henry Somm.

Edition of 100 copies on a China square, this one

n°1, with

slightly blunt corners, freckled, copy in a pleasant binding

.