MAURICE SAND (1823-1889) MASKS AND JESTERS (ITALIAN COMEDY) PARIS, 1860. FIRST EDITION. 2 VOLUMES. IN FRENCHҪAIS. Text and drawings by Maurice Sand, engravings by A.Manceau, preface by George Sand. Paris, Michel Lévy Frères, MDCCCLX [1860] 2 volumes small in4, bound, of VIII-359 and 384 pages. First edition and first printing of the 50 plates of costumes from the Commedia dell'arte, here in their coloured version. 27.3 x 19 x 4 cm Bound in half green chagrin, spine ribbed and decorated, slightly foxed, one corner a little dulled, usual spotting and foxing but a fine copy [Arnold à Lille]. Jean-François-Maurice-Arnauld, baron Dudevant, known as Maurice Sand French writer, entomologist and painter. He was the son of the novelist and writer George Sand. At the buyer's request, we would be happy to provide a general condition report on the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to carry out their own inspection or consult a specialist of their choice for a full assessment of the condition of the lot. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as a definitive assessment. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD 'AS IS' IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.