VIGNY Alfred de (1797-1863). Eloa, ou la Sœur des anges. Paris, Boulland, 1824; platelet in-8 half burgundy long-grained morocco, with corners, gilt fillet, smooth spine decorated lengthwise with a black mosaic piece, gilt head. Very rare first edition of Vigny's third book. Théophile Gautier described it as "one of the most beautiful poems in French literature". Upper hinge a little rubbed.