HUYSMANS (Joris-Karl). *La Bièvre*. Paris: Genonceaux, 1890. - Lot 249

HUYSMANS (Joris-Karl). *La Bièvre*. Paris: Genonceaux, 1890. In-8, blue half-shagreen, untrimmed, cover and spine (modern binding). First commercial edition, illustrated with 23 drawings. Signed by the author in pencil: “To my friend Orsat. Your devoted J. Karl Huysmans.” Alexis Orsat (1837–1906), a civil servant at the Ministry of War, was friends with the great literary figures of his time: Zola, Huysmans, Barbey d’Aurevilly, and Coppée.

Estimate:£250.39

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