DUMAS FILS (Alexandre) La Dame aux camélias. Preface by Jules Janin, Paris: Michel Lévy frères, 1872. - In-8, dark brown calf, ornate ribbed spine, interior gilt roulette, gilt head, untrimmed, cover preserved (contemporary binding). Special edition, revised and corrected by the author, illustrated with an etched portrait of Marie Duplessis by Le Rat. Limited edition of 526 copies, this one being one of 500 on Hollande. Unique copy, ENRICHED WITH 8 ORIGINAL OUT OF TEXT AQUARELLES SIGNED BY ORESTE CORTAZZO (1836-1912). Oreste Cortazzo was a painter, graphic artist and illustrator of Italian origin, born in Rome and who practiced mainly in France. A pupil of Léon Bonnat, he was known for his historical and genre paintings, often commissioned by art dealer Adolphe Goupil. Cortazzo exhibited sporadically at Salons and took part in two World's Fairs, where he was recognized for his work. In addition to painting, he illustrated books, including Eugène Muller's "La Mionette" and Guy de Maupassant's "Yvette". He also contributed to illustrated editions of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet", published in London. The compositions featured in this copy are true miniature paintings, perfectly executed. Traces of rubbing and scratching to the binding. Tears to front cover. Some spotting.