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Maupassant, Guy de
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Description
Clair de lune. Paris: Monnier, 1884
In 8s (9 x 6 in.; 229 x 153 mm.) Original pictorial wrappers bound in, engraved vignettes by Grasset, Jeanniot, Renouard, and others; pages slightly browned at edges. Half blue morocco, marbled boards, top edges gilt, marbled endleaves; extremities slightly rubbed.
In 8s (9 x 6 in.; 229 x 153 mm.) Original pictorial wrappers bound in, engraved vignettes by Grasset, Jeanniot, Renouard, and others; pages slightly browned at edges. Half blue morocco, marbled boards, top edges gilt, marbled endleaves; extremities slightly rubbed.
Catalogue Note
Inscribed and signed by Maupassant on an initial blank, "à Monsieur Meurice, bien cordialement, Guy de Maupassant." Paul Meurice (1820–1905) was a Parisien journalist and dramatist. He was a close friend of Victor Hugo and looked after his financial affairs in Paris while Hugo was living in exile.