Lot no. 178
VERHAEREN Émile (1855-1916). Hélène de Sparte, tragedy in four acts. Paris, NRF, 1912; small in-4, half parma grosgrain morocco with corners, gilt fillets, smooth spine decorated throughout with gilt fillets, gilt head, cover, slipcase (E. & A. Maylander). First edition dedicated to Stefan Zweig and V. Brussov.
One of 50 copies on Arches laid paper, the only first edition, with an added etched portrait (volant) signed C[onstant] Dratz in the first state.
Ex-libris Van Bastelaer. Elegant and fresh binding.
Cat. Van Bastelaer, 6 March 2010, no. 283.
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