French poet and writer (1870-1925). Signed book: La Femme et le Pantin. Limited edition (One of 8 copies hors commerce of 60 copies in “Japon Impérial,” especially printed for Mr. Marcel Le Roy Dupré). Paris: George Crès et Cie, 1912. Rebound hardcover, 5.5 x 7.75, 222 pages. Signed and inscribed on the half-title page, in French (translated): “To Mr. Marcel Le Roy Dupré, as an affectionate remembrance from the author Pierre Louÿs.“ In very good condition, with a mild shade of toning to signed page, two removed pages from front portion before text, light mirroring of ink on opposite page, and uniform toning to inside pages. RRAuction COA.
