Georges d'ESPARBÈS (1863-1944). Épreuve corrigée, Les Demi-solde, 1898; in-8, 321 p., b. maroquin havane, gilt head, edged slipcase. First complete proof of this "epic novel" (addition on title), published by Flammarion in 1899, overprinted with autograph corrections, with autograph additions, including a full page, and dedication to his sons, and table of contents. A set of plates in 1st proof before corrections is enclosed.