French naturalist writer of short stories and novels (1850–1893), considered the greatest French short-story writer. Signed book: L’Inutile Beaute. First edition. Paris: Victor-Harvard, 1890. Hardcover, 5 x 7.5, 338 pages. Signed and inscribed in French on the half-title page. Scattered toning and foxing to signed page and remaining pages, partially separated front hinge, pencil notations to first free end page, owner’s bookplate on front pastedown, and scattered light wear to covers, otherwise very good condition. RRAuction COA.
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