HÉROLD André-Ferdinand (1865-1940). L'Anneau de Çakuntalà, heroic comedy by Kâlidâsa. Paris, Mercure de France, 1896; elongated in-12, navy blue half-maroquin with corners, spine ribbed, gilt head, blue cover (Alix). Very rare first edition. ☞ Autograph letter from the author "to Stéphane Mallarmé, with my affectionate respect". The corner of the folio is about to break, it will carry away in the universal dust the emphasis currently placed on Mallarmé.