[CURIOSA] Guy de MAUPASSANT - La maison Tellier Frédéric Grégoire, Paris, 1925 - Magnificent edition of this gritty text on brothels, illustrated with 15 hors-texte etchings by Gio Colucci (including the title), 3 headpieces and 3 culs-de-lampe. One of 100 numbered copies on arches vellum, total edition of 112. Beautiful later binding by Th. Roux in full chagrin, in matching bordered slipcase, in very good overall condition (boards a little darkened in places, not serious). Interior free of foxing. A splendid illustration of this text, one of the most evocative of the gloom of brothels. In-4, (4) 20pp, 103pp [Enclosed] Edmond de GONCOURT - La fille Elisa From Georges Briffaut "Le livre du Bibliophile", Paris, 1929 - Beautiful edition of this classic work on brothels and prostitution in the late 19th century. Illustrated with 20 drypoints, some dark, by Paul-Louis Guilbert. Elegant later binding by Th. Roux in full chagrin, spine with 4 bands. Excellent condition, original covers. Very occasional foxing. One of 350 numbered copies containing the definitive state of the engravings, total edition of 425. In-4, 201pp.