BOURGET (Paul). Le Disciple. Paris: Alphonse Lemerre, 1889. - In-16, Bradel-style red percaline, smooth spine, untrimmed, cover preserved (Pierson). First edition of Paul Bourget's major work. EDMOND DE GONCOURT'S EDITION, enriched with this autograph letter signed by the author on the false title: "à Edmond de Goncourt // son dévoué // Paul Bourget." Goncourt wrote this note in red ink on the first endpaper: "Edition originale // Edmond de Goncourt." Spine slightly blackened. Scattered foxing. Provenance: Edmond de Goncourt, (sale 1897, no. 180).