BOURGES (Élémir). Sous la hacheParis : Giraud et Cie, 1885 . - In-18, burgundy half-basane, spine ribbed, speckled head, cover preserved (20th century binding). First edition dedicated to Paul Bourget, illustrated on the cover with a composition by Bridet. EXAMPLE OF THÉODORE DE BANVILLE, enriched with this letter from the author on the false title : " To Théodore de Banville // respectful homage // E. Bourges " Autographs from this author are very rare . The two writers met in February 1878 at François Coppée's house. A complete copy of the publisher's catalogue bound at the end. Cover soiled and slightly damaged on the edges, the first cover is stuck to the first white guard. Top corners of several leaves corroded, rough restoration to page 31.