Joris-Karl HUYSMANS. The Cathedral. - Lot 46

Joris-Karl HUYSMANS. The Cathedral. Paris, Blaizot, Kieffer, 1909. One volume in 2 volumes in-4, blue jansenist morocco, 5-ribbed spine, lining containing 2 etchings on satin, purple moire endpapers, double endpapers, gilt edges, cover and spine (Kieffer). Monod, I-6210 /// (2f.)-166 / (2f.)-359. First edition illustrated with 64 original etchings in the text by Charles Jouas, including 16 full-page etchings, 16 in the text with historiated lettering and 32 in the text. Edition of 250 copies, this one of 30 on Japon or vélin, here on Japon, containing the etchings in 3 states, including the first state and an intermediate state with remarks and the final state. A very fine copy with 2 signed original drawings, one in watercolor, the other in colored pencil, and an additional etching. One of the volumes has been partially and skilfully reintinted.