[FORNIER, Sieur du CLOS (Henri). The First Book of the Labyrinth of Love or Suite of the Muses folastres. Recherchée des plus beaux esprits de ce temps, par H. F. S. D. C. Rouen [Bruxelles], Claude le Villain [Mertens], 1615 [1863]. In-12 red morocco, richly decorated ribbed spine, gilt title, date on tail, large gilt lace on boards, gilt head, inner dent. not trimmed. Reprinted at only 100 copies; n°1 of the 2 first copies printed on vellum, very well bound. Very rare. Engraved bookplate of Ch. Protte. A few tiny rubs on the spine.

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