GAUTIER, Théophile.
Letter to the President (Journey to Italy) 1850, "Achevé d'imprimer à très petit nombre pour quelques curieux sur papier Impérial du Japon " Au château de la Misère " 10008008010.
(1890); in-12 square. Bound by Jean de Gonet, slipcase (1992).
Extremely rare first edition.
Anonymous etched frontispiece on china after an earlier engraving by Félicien
Rops, printed in red.
Printed in a very small number for a few curious people on Imperial paper of Japan " Au château de la Misère " 10008008010.
Famous letter addressed to Madame Sabatier during Gautier's trip in Italy.
