VERHAEREN Émile (1855-1916). Petites légendes. Brussels, Deman, 1900; large in-8, midnight blue half-maroquin with corners, ribbed spine, gilt head, ornamented cover, slipcase (Devauchelle). First edition. The collection, beautifully printed with hazelnut-coloured ornamentation by Théo Van Rysselberghe, is dedicated to the poet typographer Max Elskamp. ☞ One of 20 on Van Gelder royal large paper (n°29, after 10 Japon). Ex-libris Dr André Van Bastelaer, with a note in his hand. He had assembled an important collection around Verhaeren. 📖 Cat. of Dr André Van Bastelaer, Brussels, Alain Ferraton, 6 March 2010, No 261.