Pierre LOUYS.
Aphrodite. Ancient manners. Paris, Mercure de France, 1896. In-12, mandarin morocco, triple fillet, spine with 5 nerves, gilt head, cover and spine (contemporary binding).
(4f.)-XIII-339-(3f.).
First edition on edition paper of Pierre Louÿs' first novel.
Sent signed autograph on the false title to his brother Georges Louÿs: for Georges/en l'embrassant/Pierre.
Minimal rubbing on the hinges, cover stained, yellowed, restored, with missing first cover.
