RÉGNIER Henri de (1864-1936). Figures et caractères. Paris, Mercure de France, 1901; in-8, dark brown half-maroquin with corners, gilt fillet, ribbed spine decorated with gilt fillets and dotted lines, gilt head, cover (Bernasconi). First edition. Collection of articles published in magazines on various writers: Vigny, Hugo, Mallarmé, Oscar Wilde, etc. ☞ One of 5 copies on Chine, the only large paper with 5 Japon and 29 Hollande. These are reprinted in in-8 format (original in-12 format). The copy contains an autograph letter signed by the author to Pierre Dauze, with envelope, all mounted on tabs (20 March 1901). He thanks him for the article on the book that appeared in the Revue biblio-iconographique. A few rare brown spots on the edges, otherwise a very fine copy.