Lot no. 168
RAYNAUD Ernest (1864-1936). Les Cornes du Faune. Paris, Bibliothèque artistique et littéraire, 1890; in-16, brown half-chagrin, ribbed spine, gilt head, cover (Patrice Goy). First edition of this collection dedicated to Paul Verlaine, a native of the Ardennes like the author. Verlaine was one of the driving forces behind the Romanesque school and a police commissioner; poetry is everywhere. Portrait and typographical ornaments. Edition of 162 copies. ☞ One of 12 copies on Japon impérial, the only large paper.
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