ADELINE (Jules). Les sculptures grotesques et symboliques (Rouen et Environs). Preface by Champfleury. Rouen, E. Augé, s.d. [1878], Grd. in-8, contemporary half-plum morocco, 5-rib spine, gilt title, marbled paper boards, gilt head, blue cover printed in red & black, [1]bl. f., faux-titre, [1]f., title ill. red & black, III-XVI-418 pp- [1]f. bl., 2 etchings drawn and engraved by J. Adeline, printed on Japon paper by A. Salmon, 100 h.-t. vignettes, bibliography, tables, illustrated bookplate. Deluxe edition of 220 numbered copies, one of 25 on tinted paper with the double suite of 2 etchings before and with the letter, (2nd edition after 20 on Chine). Spine and first board partly lightened, corners slightly dulled, some spotting, otherwise good condition. A fine copy, rare in this edition.

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