Abbé Prévost, Tony Johannot - Manon Lescaut [reliure de Boutigny] - 1839

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Paris Bourdin, nd [1839]. In-8, XII-VII-344p.

Very nice edition illustrated by Tony Johannot, copy of the first printing with inset engravings in printed chine appliqué.

Rare copy in romantic Boutigny binding. The note is in brown shagreen but it can be found in different colors.

Full decorated shagreen, first and flat back insolated (light brown instead of darker brown), small rubbing to crowns and corners, scattered foxing.

Rare with this binding. 67549417 Read more