(ROMANTICISM IN THE MASCULINE). - BARBIER (Auguste) - ROYER (Alphonse). LES MAUVAIS GARÇONS. Paris, Eugène Renduel, 1830. 2 volumes in-8, half calf, smooth spine decorated throughout (period binding). Uncommon ORIGINAL EDITION of this amusing novel, a true painting of Paris in the 16th century, by Auguste Barbier (1805-1882) written in collaboration with Alphonse Royer (1803-1875). On each title, vignette by Tony Johannot, different for each volume. Spines worn. Handwritten letter signed by Alphonse Royer. (Escoffier n°826). - LEBRUN (P.D). OEUVRES CHOISIES, précédées d'une notice sur sa vie et ses ouvrages par M. D***. Paris, Janet et Cotelle, 1830. In-8, English green calf, triple gilt fillet, very ornate smooth spine, gilt edges (Bibolet). Edition decorated with a frontispiece portrait of the author by Devéria engraved by Dequevaullier. A fine copy in a fresh binding by Bibolet, Talleyrand's official bookbinder. - ROULLET DE LA BOUILLERIE (The brothers). POETIC MEMORIES OF 1830. Paris, Dentu, 1831. In-8, chestnut calf, large romantic design in cold on the boards, gilt edges (Germain-Simier). FIRST EDITION. Unsigned engraved frontispiece. Freckles, stains (Barbier IV, 556). - DUVAL (Amaury)]. L'EVEQUE GOZLIN ou le siège de Paris par les Normands. Chronicle of the ninth century. Paris, Duféy et Vezard, 1832. 2 vol. in-8 half calf, smooth spine decorated (Lebrun). FIRST EDITION. Beautiful and fresh bindings by Lebrun, established in Paris around 1830. Minor brown spots. (Vicaire III, 622). - POUYAT (E) - MENETRIER (Ch)]. CALIBAN BY 2 ERMITES OF MENILMONTANT returned to the world. Paris, Denain, 1833. 2 volumes in-8, half black basane (contemporary binding). FIRST EDITION. It is illustrated with 2 frontispieces on China paper, one representing Shakespeare's Caliban, half-body, carrying a bundle under his arm; deformed monster, naked, frizzy, bearded, camard, with horrible teeth, with vast ears and the second shows a dishevelled and white woman supported by a magistrate. Stamps on title, binding worn, corner rings on several leaves. Armorial ex libris. TOGETHER 8 VOLUMES.