GAUTIER (Théophile). Zigzags. Paris : Victor Magen, 1845. - In-8, bradel blue half-maroquin with corners, gilt filets, smooth spine decorated with gilt and mosaic banderoles, untrimmed (David). Precious copy of the proofs of the first edition of this travelogue by Théophile Gautier. There are numerous handwritten corrections concentrated on the first 160 pages (out of 354), which do not seem to be all, if any, in the author's hand. There are several names in the margins, such as Paul (p. 35), Henry (pp. 36, 60, 65, 82), Robertson (pp. 39, 57, 105), Caillet (pp. 42, 49), Valentin (pp. 46, 65, 78, 81, 95, 97), Emile (pp. 52, 70, 110). There is also the handwritten date of 22 October on pages 129, 145, 161 and 177. A copy with full margins and very well bound by David, enriched with 5 portraits of Théophile Gautier . Freckles and several browned leaves.