THE FANTAIST Bibliographical, literary, philosophical and artistic magazine, Reproduction of old or recent, hilarious and curious pieces, Analyses and extracts of interesting works of all kinds, Correspondences and Mélanges, published by the Société des Bibliophiles cosmopolites No. 1, August 1, 1873-No. 2, August 1, 1874. San Remo, J. Gay et Fils, Editors and other booksellers of the Society. Complete collection. 2 vol. in-16 bound. One of 190 numbered copies on Holland laid paper (after 10 on China) for the 1st volume and one of 140 numbered copies on Holland laid paper (after 10 on China) for the 2nd volume. Handwritten notes by Vasseur (2 ff.). Very rare. This review contains the republication of facéties, jokes of the 16th and 17th century often having a licentious character. It is in the 2nd volume that one finds the text of Prosper Mérimée on Henri Beyle [Stendhal]. There are 2 engravings in the 1st and 2nd issue, including one by Félicien Rops opposite the text of Merimee.