Theuriet (André), *The Carnations of Kerlaz*. Paris: Librair - Lot 89

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Theuriet (André), *The Carnations of Kerlaz*. Paris: Librair - Lot 89
Theuriet (André), *The Carnations of Kerlaz*. Paris: Librairie Conquet, 1885. 1 volume in-12, full Empire green morocco, ribbed spine with gilt title and date. All edges gilt; full-color watercolors depicting carnations in a vase inserted into the endpapers, tastefully framed by gilt garlands and borders. (Bound by René Kieffer) and bookplate of E. Kieffer. Spine faded. The fragile parma-colored covers have been preserved, without the spine. First edition illustrated with four etchings by Rudeaux and eight headpieces and tailpieces by Giacomelli. At the end of the book, the copy is enhanced with a lovely, unsigned red chalk drawing depicting a reclining Cupid with his quiver.
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