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One of the "Chefs d'Oeuvre de la littérature Française" that this beautiful and romantic wish-fulfillment novel by Stendhal from the Parisian publisher Bordas in 1946 , illustrated by J.A. Carlotti , this fine copy in a large format slipcase in 4 , in its contemporary brown slipcase binding with gilt fillets on the spine , black morocco titles and caption , fine parchment-style endpapers . Printed at 3,000 copies on white vellum in the style of Rives paper mills, by Imprimerie Joseph Zichieri , 84 , rue d'Hauteville - Paris Xème on August 14, 1946 ; Bearing no. 719 . for the demanding enthusiast, fresh and fine copy in perfect condition . 28 chapters and abundant illustrations, for collectors of fine 20th century books.
Ref: 3S5BB5TI25