VERLAINE (Paul). Fêtes galantes. Paris, Société artistique du livre illustré, 1899. In-8, blue morocco, gilt floral composition and polychrome mosaic, ornate spine, cold filets extending the nerves on the boards, interior framing of a gilt floral composition and mosaic, lemon morocco lining, brocaded silk guard, gilt edges on witnesses, slipcase (Ch. Meunier, 1900). Edition illustrated by Auguste Gérardin with 69 wood-engraved drawings by Members of the Society. One of 10 deluxe copies on satin paper, this one n°3 containing an original drawing made specifically for this copy and a suite of plates on chine signed by the artists. Joints and spine a little rubbed, four leaves very slightly frayed on one edge, a few pale spots.