Published in 1840 in the Revue des Deux Mondes, this short story was rediscovered by the publisher André Ferroud and printed with etchings by the master engraver Lalauze (bronze medal at the 1889 Universal Exhibition) to create a bibliophilic work
Histoire de l'abbé Cordier, Abbé Sans Abbaye from the 18th century to the time of the Revolution.
Anatole France says of Paul de Musset(too often overshadowed by his brother) that through his tales, half-historical and half-fictional, he possesses "the delicate art of sketching portraits and composing scenes of manners"
Editions André Ferroud
1891
With a very beautiful preface by Anatole France
Format 17*25cm, XVI+64p
first edition
one of 105 copies on Grand Papier Vélin de Cuve
with 2 states of the plates, one including remarques
Embellished with 19 delicate Compositions
By Adolphe Lalauze
Bound at the beginning is the subscription notice for this luxury work
the first success of the publisher Ferroud
Superb half-morocco binding with corners
signed by Victor Champs
Top edge gilt, original covers preserved
Spine with compartments superbly decorated with romantic small tools
