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[ILLUSTRATED LITERATURE] A set of two famous illustrated editions from the late 19th century, one in its original polychrome publisher’s hardcover binding, the other in its original paperback edition: 1. MALOT, Hector, *Romain Kalbris*. Illustrations by Émile Bayard, Paris, Bibliothèque d’Éducation et de Récréation, J. Hetzel & Cie, n.d. [c. 1875–1885]. Large 8vo. Publisher’s binding in solid red percaline signed “Lenègre.” Covers richly decorated with a large black-and-gold floral and geometric design; large central gilt medallion featuring the title. Smooth spine entirely decorated with gilt metal tools. Gilt edges. Some flaws. References: Marcoin, *Hector Malot and Hetzel*, p. 84 2. BARRÈS, Maurice, *Un amateur d'âmes*. Illustrations by Louis Dunki, Paris, Eugène Fasquelle, Publisher, 1899. In-8° paperback, in its original cream-colored softcover jacket, fully illustrated. Some wear. First edition of this revised version, a landmark work in the cult of the self and fin-de-siècle aesthetics. The illustrations include compositions by Louis Dunki. Copy printed on standard publishing paper. References: Talvart and Place, I, p. 248; Carteret, IV, p. 57; Monod, no. 1052.