Lot n° 108
Estimation :
200 - 300
EUR
LOUYS (Pierre). Chrysis ou la Cérémonie matinale. Paris, Lib - Lot 108
LOUYS (Pierre). Chrysis ou la Cérémonie matinale. Paris, Librairie de l'art indépendant, 1893. First edition dedicated to his friend André Gide, printed in an edition of 125 copies; n°64 of 100 on Hollande.
The argument of Chrysis, intended for Sarah Bernhardt, became the prologue to the novel Aphrodite (1896).
Following, by the same author, same publisher: Ariane ou le Chemin de la paix éternelle. 1894.
First edition dedicated to Henri de Régnier, printed in an edition of 125 copies; n°62 of 100 on Hollande.
In-8 half-brick morocco, smooth spine decorated, gilt title, initials L.C. and date on tail, gilt fillet, gilt head, untrimmed, covers preserved (Dervois). Nice MR bookplate. A fine copy.
Expert : Madame Elvire POULAIN-MARQUIS
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