[ARMS - D'ORLEANS]. ISNE (Y. d'). A contemporary prince: Ferdinand Philippe d'Orléans, duke of Alençon. Paris, Lethielleux, 1911. In-8° bound in full dark blue morocco, spine gilt and gilt ribbed, triple gilt fillet framing the boards stamped with the arms of the Orléans family, double gilt fillet on the edges, gilt lace inside, covers preserved. Binding signed Thierry. Illustrated with several in-text reproductions in B/W. First edition in a very limited edition of 30 copies, this one numbered on imperial japan, untrimmed, having kept its printing witnesses. Very nice copy with the coat of arms of the Orleans family Very good condition Small stain on the front cover Pages slightly browned

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