HUYSMANS (Joris-Karl).
À rebours.
Paris : G. Charpentier et Cie, 1884. - In-18, black half-chagrin, spine decorated with skulls surrounded by cold tears, marbled edges (period binding).

First edition of this masterpiece by Huysmans, which marks the author's break with naturalism. It was seen by contemporaries as a real breviary of decadence.

Copy in a choice binding of the period, with a decoration on the back with cold funeral attributes.

Scattered foxing. Leaves of pages 3 to 12 partly disbound.
Timed Tuesday 24 January 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 108

HUYSMANS (Joris-Karl). À rebours. Paris : G. Charpentier et Cie, 1884. - In-18, black half-chagrin, spine decorated with skulls surrounded by cold tears, marbled edges (period binding). First edition of this masterpiece by Huysmans, which marks the author's break with naturalism. It was seen by contemporaries as a real breviary of decadence. Copy in a choice binding of the period, with a decoration on the back with cold funeral attributes. Scattered foxing. Leaves of pages 3 to 12 partly disbound.

Estimate
€600 - €800
Result
Not sold
Buyer's premium
25%
HUYSMANS (Joris-Karl). À rebours. Paris : G. Charpentier et Cie, 1884. - In-18, black half-chagrin, spine decorated with skulls surrounded by cold tears, marbled edges (period binding). First edition of this masterpiece by Huysmans, which marks the author's break with naturalism. It was seen by contemporaries as a real breviary of decadence. Copy in a choice binding of the period, with a decoration on the back with cold funeral attributes. Scattered foxing. Leaves of pages 3 to 12 partly disbound.
Sale Tuesday 24 January 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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