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212 - MAUROIS, André. *Olympio, or the Life of Victor Hugo*.
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MAUROIS, André. *Olympio, or the Life of Victor Hugo*. An excellent biographical essay in its first edition. A copy on pure-thread paper, featuring a dedication from the author to his son, well-bound. Paris, Hachette, 1954. Small 8vo, full burgundy morocco, spine with four raised bands accented by a gold fillet, black and gold fillets framing the panels, double black fillet with fleurons at the corners framing the covers, inner border also adorned with a gold fillet, red silk endpapers and linings, covers and spine preserved. Binding signed V. Granghaud. 604 pp. Spine slightly browned. First edition. Copy on pure Lafuma thread paper, specially printed for the author’s son, Gérald Maurois (1920–1986), and enhanced with a touching autographed dedication on the half-title page: “with all the affection of a father less Olympian than Victor Hugo.” A fine copy, in a full binding from the workshop of Victor Granghaud, who produced numerous works for the Maurois family.
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Rare and valuable books from the 16th to the 20th centuries (manuscripts, curiosities, Art Deco-illustrated books, the André Maurois collection, etc.).Auction house
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