[Four illustrated works]. GONCOURT (Edmond). La Fille Elisa. Compositions and etchings by Georges Jeanniot, 1895; large in-8 (26,5x18 cm), burgundy half-chagrin with corners, spine decorated, illustrated cover. One of 160 copies on vellum. JANIN (Jules). L'été à Paris (1843); large in-8 (26,5x18,5 cm), contemporary half-chagrin, gilt edges. Engraved title and 18 hors-texte plates. VIGNY (Alfred de). Servitude et grandeur militaires, 1898; two large volumes in-8 (25x17 cm) half blue morocco with corners, spine (a little faded). Illustrated covers and spine. One of 160 copies on vellum. HALEVY (Ludovic). L'Abbé Constantin, 1887; large in-4 (32,5x25 c.), red half-maroquin with long corners, spine ribbed, gilt head, cover and spine. 36 engraved compositions.

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