READ Henri-Charles. Poésies. Paris, Alphonse Lemerre, 1895; in-8, half dark green bradel morocco with small corners, chipped, cover. Edition decorated with drawings by Émile Adam etched by Le Rat. One of the 25 first copies on Chine with the engravings in two states: sepia and black. Enclosed is an autograph letter from Louise Read dated 9 February, 1920 offering the collection in large paper to a lady. Barbey and Maurice de Guérin are also mentioned. Reproduction of a photographic portrait of the author bound at the head.